Chemistry, asked by kollipara1213, 1 year ago

Why silver nitrate solution cannot be stored in copper containers?

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Answered by iamRaushan
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We cannot store silver nitrate, AgNO3 solution in copper vessel because according to reactivity series copper is more reactive than silver. Thus it will displace silver from AgNO3 solution forming copper nitrate soltuion. The reaction is:
2AgNO3(aq) + Cu(s) →Cu(NO3​)2(aq)​ + 2Ag(s)
Answered by aayushprat7
5

Answer:

It will replace or get displaced to form CuNO3 solution.

Explanation: because silver is less reactive than copper

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