Question

Copper displaces silver from a solution of silver nitrate to form copper(II) nitrate. Give reason. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Copper lies above silver in the electrochemical series, i.e., copper is more active than silver. (ii) This is done to protect iron pipes from rusting because zinc is more electropositive than iron.

Answer 2

(i) Copper lies above silver in the electrochemical series, i.e., copper is more active than silver. (ii) This is done to protect iron pipes from rusting because zinc is more electropositive than iron. Education Minister answers students' queries via live webinar session.