This reaction describes a chemical reaction between copper (Cu) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) to form copper (II) nitrate (Cu(NO3)2) and silver (Ag).
- Reaction conditions
This reaction occurs when copper is added to a solution containing silver nitrate. The necessary conditions are contact between the reactants and appropriate temperature.
- Reaction process
When copper comes into contact with a silver nitrate solution, it replaces silver to form copper (II) nitrate, simultaneously releasing silver. Copper reacts with the nitrate ions in the solution, while silver is released freely.
- Observed phenomenon
When the reaction occurs, you will see the appearance of white silver particles being released from the solution, while the original solution loses the characteristic blue color of silver nitrate and turns to the green color of copper (II) nitrate. Eventually, the copper will corrode away and the solution will contain copper (II) nitrate.