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Chapter 4/
45
The Activity Series of the
Elements
2Ag
1+
(
aq
) + Cu(
s
)
2Ag(
s
) + Cu
2+
(
g
)
Cu
2+
(
aq
) + 2Ag(
s
)
Cu(
s
) + 2Ag
1+
(
g
)
Which one of these reactions will occur?
This is a nice one to do as a demonstration. Place a coil of copper wire in a solution of silver nitrate at the beginning of lecture or lab and show it to the students. Show it again at the end of the period.