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Explain the reaction that occurred between silver nitrate solution and copper.

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Answer: Silver nitrate reacts with copper to form copper(ii) nitrate and silver. This is a redox reaction as the copper is oxidized the silver nitrate is reduced. The redox reaction is as follows:


2AgNO_3+Cu\rightarrow Cu(NO_3)_2+2Ag

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