Lead Displacing Silver from Silver Nitrate

Pb + 2AgNO3 → Pb(NO3)2 + 2Ag

نظرة عامة

Lead metal displaces silver from silver nitrate solution, demonstrating that lead is more reactive than silver. Silver crystals deposit on the lead surface as shiny metallic needles. This was historically used in silver assaying and recovery processes.

المشاركون

الدور المادة المعامل الحالة
متفاعل Lead Pb 1 (s)
متفاعل Silver Nitrate AgNO₃ 2 (aq)
منتج Silver Ag 2 (s)

مثال من الحياة اليومية

Jewelers and assayers historically used lead to test silver purity, exploiting the differences in metal reactivity.

الأهمية الصناعية

Lead cementation was used in historical silver refining processes. Understanding metal displacement is essential for designing electrochemical cells.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Lead Displacing Silver from Silver Nitrate?
The balanced equation is: Pb + 2AgNO₃ → Pb(NO₃)₂ + 2Ag.
What type of reaction is Lead Displacing Silver from Silver Nitrate?
Lead Displacing Silver from Silver Nitrate is a single replacement reaction.
Is Lead Displacing Silver from Silver Nitrate exothermic or endothermic?
Lead Displacing Silver from Silver Nitrate is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -132.0 kJ/mol.