Hydrogen, H2(g), is above silver metal in the activity series of the metals. WIll the follwing reaction, Ag(s) + H+(aq) -> occur or not occur? why or why not?

Answer 1

It will not.
A metal will displace any ion BELOW it in the activity series. Ag is BELOW H^+; therefore, it will not displace H^+

Answer 2

Thank you! I wasn't sure where H^+ was on the activity series

Answer 3

It's easy enough to find on google.
http://www.files.chem.vt.edu/RVGS/ACT/notes/activity_series.html