The above equation describes a chemical reaction between zinc (Zn) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) to form zinc nitrate (Zn(NO3)2) and silver (Ag). This is a redox reaction, in which zinc is oxidized from an oxidation state of 0 to +2, while the Ag+ ion in silver nitrate is reduced from an oxidation state of +1 to 0.
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Reaction Conditions
The reaction occurs easily at room temperature and standard pressure. -
Reaction Process
The reaction process occurs when zinc comes into contact with a silver nitrate solution. Zinc is oxidized, transferring electrons to the silver ions in the silver nitrate, resulting in the formation of solid metallic silver (which is silvery white in color) and a solution of zinc nitrate.
- Phenomena Occurring
When zinc is reacted with a AgNO3 solution, the initial solution loses its transparency and a silvery white silver powder appears. Simultaneously, the remaining solution contains zinc nitrate, which is colorless.