Question

`Cu(NO_3)_2 + Zn(s) -> Cu(s) + Zn(NO_3)_2` is an example of which type of reaction?

Answer 1

This is clearly an oxidation/reduction or redox reaction.

Explanation:

`Cu^(2+)` is reduced to copper metal. Zinc metal is oxidized to `Zn^(2+)`. Formal electron transfer has taken place between the ion and the metal, i.e. a redox or oxidation/reduction reaction has occurred.