Using the activity series chart, can magnesium displace copper from copper sulfate?

• A. Yes, because copper is a weaker reducing agent than magnesium.
• B. No, because magnesium is a weaker oxidizing agent than copper.
• C. No, because copper is higher in the activity series than magnesium.
• D. Yes, because magnesium is higher in the activity series than copper.

Answer: (D)