Ag*(aq) is reduced Cu(s) is oxidized (loses electrons). (gains electrons). NO3- Cu2+ Ag+ NO3- Cu Ag Reactants Products 2 AgNO3(aq) + Cu(s) Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2 Ag(s) A Figure 4.14 Reaction of copper metal with silver lon. When copper metal is placed in a solution of silver nitrate, a redox reaction forms silver metal and a blue solution of copper(II) nitrate.

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Why does this solution turn blue?

Ag*(aq) is reduced
Cu(s) is oxidized
(loses electrons).
(gains electrons).
NO3- Cu2+
Ag+
NO3-
Cu
Ag
Reactants
Products
2 AgNO3(aq) + Cu(s)
Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2 Ag(s)
A Figure 4.14 Reaction of copper metal with silver lon. When copper metal is placed in a solution
of silver nitrate, a redox reaction forms silver metal and a blue solution of copper(II) nitrate.
Transcribed Image Text:Ag*(aq) is reduced Cu(s) is oxidized (loses electrons). (gains electrons). NO3- Cu2+ Ag+ NO3- Cu Ag Reactants Products 2 AgNO3(aq) + Cu(s) Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2 Ag(s) A Figure 4.14 Reaction of copper metal with silver lon. When copper metal is placed in a solution of silver nitrate, a redox reaction forms silver metal and a blue solution of copper(II) nitrate.
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