Kliff Kingsbury sanded and cleaned a square sheet of copper. He then carefully p
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Kliff Kingsbury sanded and cleaned a square sheet of copper. He then carefully placed one drop of a AgNO3 solution on the surface of the copper sheet. After 30 seconds, he wiped off the solution and saw a dark spot. Which of the following statements best explains what happened?
Cu2+(aq) turned into Cu(s) because copper is more active than silver
Ag+(aq) turned into Ag(s) because silver is more active than copper
Ag+(aq) turned into Ag(s) because copper is more active than silver
Cu2+(aq) turned into Cu(s) because silver is more active than copper
Cu2+(aq) turned into Cu(s) because copper is more active than silver
B.Ag+(aq) turned into Ag(s) because silver is more active than copper
C.Ag+(aq) turned into Ag(s) because copper is more active than silver
D.Cu2+(aq) turned into Cu(s) because silver is more active than copper
Explanation / Answer
C. Ag+(aq) turned into Ag(s) because copper is more active than silver
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