The zinc is higher in the electrochemical series, so it pushes electrons towards the copper. \(Zn(s) \to Zn_{}^{2 + }(aq) + 2e_{}^ - \) The ions of the less reactive copper are forced to accept ...

The electrochemical series represents a series of reduction reactions and can be found in the Data Booklet. The strongest oxidising agents are at the bottom of the left-hand column of the ...