A displacement will only take place if the free metal is higher on the activity series than in the bond.
Since Zn is higher on the activity series than Ag a reaction takes place and it becomes ZnNO3 + Ag
Use the activity series of metals to write a balanced chemical equation for each single-replacement reaction.
Zn(s) + AgNO3 (aq) -->
NOTE: The three above is a subscript...it should be a small 3.
Please explain how to figure out this problem, and provide a thorough explanation on how I have to consider the activity series of metals.
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Answer: Zn + 2AgNO3 --> Ag+ Zn(NO3)2
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