8th Class Science Materials : Metals and Non-metals Question Bank Metals and Non-metals

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    Vidisha placed a copper wire in silver nitrate solution as shown in the figure.
     
    Which of the following represents the correct observation?
       

    A) The colour of the solution turned blue and precipitate of solid silver was obtained.

    B) Colour of solution turned green and copper wire turned blue.

    C) There was no change in the colour of solution or colour of the wire.

    D) Colour of the solution became silver and there was no change in the colour of copper wire.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Copper is more reactive than silver so, it displaces silver from silver nitrate solution and blue coloured copper nitrate solution is formed.


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