Asked by adrian
Will this reaction take place?
Ag + Fe(SO4) -->
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Yes
Ag(SO4) + Fe are produced
no reaction
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No reaction.
Silver is less reactive than iron, so Ag(s) cannot displace Fe2+ from FeSO4. Using standard potentials:
Ag+ + e- → Ag E° = +0.80 V
Fe2+ + 2e- → Fe E° = −0.44 V
E°cell = E°(cathode) − E°(anode) = (−0.44) − (+0.80) = −1.24 V (non‑spontaneous).
(Also note silver sulfate is Ag2SO4, not AgSO4, if a displacement did occur.)
Silver is less reactive than iron, so Ag(s) cannot displace Fe2+ from FeSO4. Using standard potentials:
Ag+ + e- → Ag E° = +0.80 V
Fe2+ + 2e- → Fe E° = −0.44 V
E°cell = E°(cathode) − E°(anode) = (−0.44) − (+0.80) = −1.24 V (non‑spontaneous).
(Also note silver sulfate is Ag2SO4, not AgSO4, if a displacement did occur.)
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