Question

A copper plate was dipped into a solution of AgNO3 . after sometime, a black layer was deposited on the copper plate. State the reason for it. Write the chemical equation of the reaction involved

Answer 1

AgNo3 +Cu gives Ag + CuNO3...

This is a displacement reaction...

Copper which is more reactive than silver displaces silver to form copper nitrate...

Answer 2

Agno3 + cu gives Ag + CuNo3

this is the displacement reaction