Zinc atoms displace copper ions from solution. Which statement describes the electron transfer?
Zinc atoms gain electrons and copper ions lose electrons
Both zinc and copper gain electrons
No electrons are transferred
Zinc atoms lose electrons and copper ions gain electrons
45 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 5.1 Obtaining and using metals, covering 5.1.1 The reactivity series of metals, 5.1.2 Displacement reactions as redox reactions, 5.1.3 Extracting metals from ores by reduction, 5.1.4 Biological methods of metal extraction, 5.1.5 Resistance to oxidation and recycling metals, and 5.1.6 Life cycle assessment. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.