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In the reaction of silver nitrate with copper metal, metallic silver comes out o

ID: 974925 • Letter: I

Question

In the reaction of silver nitrate with copper metal, metallic silver comes out of the solution, and the solutions turns blue . This is a ----- reaction. Single replacement Double replacement Combination Combustion Decomposition In the reaction of silver nitrate with copper metal, metallic silver comes out of the solution, and the solutions turns blue . This is a ----- reaction. Single replacement Double replacement Combination Combustion Decomposition Single replacement Double replacement Combination Combustion Decomposition

Explanation / Answer

2AgNO3 + Cu -------- Cu(NO3)2 + 2Ag

The reaction is a single displacement reaction, since the Cu metal displaces Ag metal from NO3 forming Copper nitrate and solid silver

The correct answer is Option A