Question

1. a strip of copper is placed in a solution of silver nitrate. what will happen? copper nitrate will form as a precipitate. copper will go into the solution as ions, and silver will form. the solution will be neutralized. no reaction will occur. clear all

Explanation:

Copper is more reactive than silver (per metal activity series). A single displacement reaction occurs: $\text{Cu}(s) + 2\text{AgNO}_3(aq)
ightarrow \text{Cu(NO}_3\text{)}_2(aq) + 2\text{Ag}(s)$. Copper dissolves as $\text{Cu}^{2+}$ ions, and solid silver metal deposits on the copper strip. Copper nitrate is soluble in water, so it does not precipitate; neutralization involves acid-base reactants, which are not present here.

Answer:

B. Copper will go into the solution as ions, and silver will form.