Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
NCERT Class 10th
Science SOLUTIONS

In the refining of silver, the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involved displacement by copper metal. Write down the reaction involved.
Refining of Silver – Recovery from Silver Nitrate Solution:
In the refining of silver, silver metal is recovered from its salt solution (silver nitrate – AgNO₃) by a displacement reaction using copper metal. This works because copper is more reactive than silver and can displace silver from its compound.
Type of Reaction:
Displacement Reaction (also called Single Displacement or Single Replacement Reaction)
Chemical Reaction:
Cu + 2AgNO₃ → Cu(NO₃)₂ + 2Ag
Explanation:
- Copper (Cu) is placed into a solution of silver nitrate (AgNO₃).
- Copper, being more reactive than silver, displaces silver from the silver nitrate solution.
- As a result, copper nitrate (Cu(NO₃)₂) is formed in the solution, and silver (Ag) is deposited as a solid.
- This reaction is used in the purification and recovery of silver in metallurgy.
Result:
Silver is obtained in pure form, and the solution now contains copper nitrate.
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