Question

When a copper wire was left in a solution of silver nitrate for some time.it was observed that the solution turn bluish green. why?give reason?

Answer 1

HEYA!!!


HERE IS YOUR ANSWER,


When copper wire is left in a solution of Silver Nitrate for some time, turns bluish green.........the reason behind this is :

→ Copper is more reactive than silver. Hence when copper wire is dipped in silver nitrate solution it displaces silver from Silver Nitrate (AgNO₃) solution forming copper nitrate which is bluish green in color.


HOPE IT HELPS YOU,
THANK YOU. ^_^

Answer 2

Heya !!

Here is your answer..

When a copper wire was left in a solution of silver nitrate for some time, it was observed that the solution turn bluish green.

This is because copper is more reactive silver and hence copper wire is dipped in Silver Nitrate, it displaces silver forming bluish green colour.

Hope it helps.