Question 14

In the refining of silver, the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involves displacement by copper metal. Write down the reaction involved.

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The reaction involved is given below:

$2 {AgNO}_{3} (aq) + Cu(s) \to {Cu(NO}_{3})_{2} (aq) + 2 Ag(s)$

Silver nitrate + Copper $\to$ Copper nitrate + Silver

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Question 14 In the refining of silver, the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involves displacement by copper metal. Write down the reaction involved.

The reaction involved is given below: 2AgNO3(aq)+Cu(s)→Cu(NO3)2(aq)+2Ag(s) Silver nitrate + Copper → Copper nitrate + Silver

Question 14

In the refining of silver, the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involves displacement by copper metal. Write down the reaction involved.

The reaction involved is given below:

$2 {AgNO}_{3} (aq) + Cu(s) \to {Cu(NO}_{3})_{2} (aq) + 2 Ag(s)$

Silver nitrate + Copper $\to$ Copper nitrate + Silver