which metal can be used to store a copper nitrate solution?

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The less reactive metal than copper is gold, silver platinum etc. which are too expensive and so, can not be used as container. So, the copper nitrate solution is kept in as oxidizes storage area in, the plastic container.

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(ii) What would be observed if B is added to a solution of copper (II) sulphate and why?
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(iv) Container of which metal can be used to store both zinc sulphate solution and silver nitrate solution. Give reason for your choice.
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which metal can be used to store a copper nitrate solution?

Dear student!The less reactive metal than copper is gold, silver platinum etc. which are too expensive and so, can not be used as container. So, the copper nitrate solution is kept in as oxidizes storage area in, the plastic container.

Dear student!
The less reactive metal than copper is gold, silver platinum etc. which are too expensive and so, can not be used as container. So, the copper nitrate solution is kept in as oxidizes storage area in, the plastic container.