Question

When a copper coin is dipped in silver nitrate solution a glitter appears on the coin after sometime why does this happe?n write the chemical equation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cu (s) + 2AgNO₃ (aq) ---------> Cu(NO₃)₂ + 2Ag

Explanation:

When a copper coin is dipped in silver nitrate solution, it displaces silver, being more reactive than it to form copper nitrate and silver. The chemical equation representing this chemical change is as below:

Cu (s) + 2AgNO₃ (aq) ---------> Cu(NO₃)₂ + 2Ag

The glitter on the coin is because silver is displaced and it is a shiny sparkling metal.