Answer to Question #182306 in General Chemistry for Emma Collins

Question #182306

Show by means of a fully labeled diagram how you would electroplate a silver coin with copper, given a solution of copper (II) nitrate. Write an ionic equation to represent the reaction taking place at the anode.


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2021-04-19T05:10:55-0400


Reaction:-

Cu + 2 AgNO3(aq) "\\to" 2 Ag + Cu(NO3)2(aq)

One metal replaces another metal in a compound dissolve in water

Copper is placed in aqueous silver nitrate

Crystals made a silver accumulate on the copper bar

Ionic Equation :-

Cu(s) + 2 Ag+(s) + 2NO3- (aq) "\\to" Cu2+(aq) + 2NO3- (aq) + 2 Ag (s)


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