The following reaction does not proceed to a product: H2O + Cu - - > no reaction. Why is that?

a. Copper has a lower activity than hydrogen and cannot replace it.

b. The reaction cannot occur because water is a reactant.

c. Copper has a higher activity than hydrogen and cannot replace it.

d. The reaction proceeds too slowly to create products.

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Chemistry

Haylie Sims

20 November, 22:06

The following reaction does not proceed to a product: H2O + Cu - - > no reaction. Why is that?

a. Copper has a lower activity than hydrogen and cannot replace it.

b. The reaction cannot occur because water is a reactant.

c. Copper has a higher activity than hydrogen and cannot replace it.

d. The reaction proceeds too slowly to create products.

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Jace Combs · Answer 1

I think the correct answer would be because copper has a lower activity than hydrogen and cannot replace the bonds in it. Substances that are not oxidizing do not react with copper since the redox potentials are very low. Hope this answers the question.