Zinc Photograph - Copper Oxide And Zinc Reaction by David Taylor/science Photo Library

Copper Oxide And Zinc Reaction is a photograph by David Taylor/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 24th, 2018.

Copper Oxide And Zinc Reaction

Copper oxide and zinc, undergoing an exothermic displacement reaction. The reaction is self- perpetuating after being initially lit, since it... more

by David Taylor/science Photo Library

Canvas Print

$95

Framed Print

$113

Art Print

$45

Poster

$45

Metal Print

$101

Acrylic Print

$109

Wood Print

$81

Greeting Card

$5.00

iPhone Case

$42

Title

Copper Oxide And Zinc Reaction

Artist

David Taylor/science Photo Library

Medium

Photograph

Description

Copper oxide and zinc, undergoing an exothermic displacement reaction. The reaction is self- perpetuating after being initially lit, since it provides its own heat energy needed for the reaction to continue. Reactions that give off heat are known as exothermic. A displacement reaction is when an element is displaced from its compound (copper oxide, CuO) by a more reactive element (zinc, Zn), to produce the element in its pure form (copper metal, Cu) and a new compound (zinc oxide, ZnO). The zinc oxide is seen as a yellow powder (centre, left) which turns white when cool.

Uploaded

September 24th, 2018