Nitric Acid Oxidation of Silver

3Ag + 4HNO3(dilute) → 3AgNO3 + NO + 2H2O

Descripción general

Dilute nitric acid dissolves silver metal, oxidizing it to Ag⁺ while the nitrate is reduced to NO gas. Silver does not dissolve in HCl or H₂SO₄(dilute) because the H⁺ ion cannot oxidize silver, but nitric acid's nitrate ion provides sufficient oxidizing power. This is part of the aqua regia chemistry for noble metals.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Silver Ag 3 (s)
Reactivo Nitric Acid HNO₃ 4 (aq)
Producto Water H₂O 2 (l)
Producto Silver Nitrate AgNO₃ 3 (aq)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Jewelers use nitric acid to test whether a piece is real silver, as silver dissolves producing a green solution.

Importancia industrial

Base del proceso de refinación de plata y la preparación de soluciones de nitrato de plata para fotografía y catálisis.

Propiedades

Tipo
Redox
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-85,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Nitric Acid Oxidation of Silver?
The balanced equation is: 3Ag + 4HNO₃(dilute) → 3AgNO₃ + NO + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Nitric Acid Oxidation of Silver?
Nitric Acid Oxidation of Silver is a redox reaction.
Is Nitric Acid Oxidation of Silver exothermic or endothermic?
Nitric Acid Oxidation of Silver is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -85.0 kJ/mol.