* Copper is more reactive than lead. This means copper has a stronger tendency to lose electrons and form positive ions.
* Lead(II) oxide is a metal oxide. Metal oxides typically react with more reactive metals to form a new metal oxide and the original metal.
The reaction:
The reaction between copper and lead(II) oxide is a single displacement reaction.
Cu(s) + PbO(s) → CuO(s) + Pb(s)
Explanation:
* Copper (Cu) displaces lead (Pb) from lead(II) oxide (PbO).
* Copper reacts with oxygen in PbO to form copper(II) oxide (CuO).
* Lead is released as a solid.
Conditions:
The reaction requires heat to initiate and proceed.
Note: This reaction is not very vigorous and may take a considerable amount of time to complete.
