Asked by Anonymous

Explain in words what is happening in the reaction between copper and silver nitrate.
Answered by DrBob222
2AgNO3 + Cu ==> Ag + Cu(NO3)2

Cu metal is more easily oxidized than silver metal so the Cu metal is oxidized and the Ag ion is reduced to silver metal.
Answered by Anonymous
So do I have to write it as 2AgNO3 instead of just AgNO3?
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