Question

Will this reaction take place?

Ag(NO3) + Ni -->

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Group of answer choices

Yes

NiNO3 + Ag formed


no reaction

Answer 1

Yes. Nickel will displace silver.

Balanced equation:
Ni(s) + 2 AgNO3(aq) → Ni(NO3)2(aq) + 2 Ag(s)

Reason: Ni is more reactive (has a more negative reduction potential) than Ag, so Ni is oxidized to Ni2+ and Ag+ is reduced to Ag(s).