Question

what happens when copper reacts with silver nitrate
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Answer 1

Explanation:

The solid copper reacts with the silver nitrate solution (in water) to produce solid silver and copper nitrate. This is called a redox reaction. The copper gives up 2 electrons (oxidized) and transfers them to 2 silver ions to produce solid silver (reduction).

Answer 2

Answer: when copper reacts with silver nitrate copper nitrate is formed and metallic silver is formed. This is a substitution reaction. Since copper is more electropositive than silver, it reduces silver nitrate into metallic silver.