Question

In the refining of silver, The recovery of silver nitrate solution involved displacment by copper metal. Write the reaction involved?

Answer 1

Answer:

When copper is mixed in silver nitrate solution, it displaces silver because copper is more reactive than silver.

2AgNO3 + Cu ~~~~> Cu(NO3)2 + 2Ag

Answer 2

Explanation: When copper is mixed in silver nitrate solution, it displaces the silver because copper is more reactive than silver.

2AgNO3 + Cu —> Cu(NO3)2 + 2Ag