Copper Reduction of Silver Ion

Cu + 2Ag+ → Cu2+ + 2Ag

अवलोकन

Copper metal reduces silver ions to metallic silver while being oxidized to Cu²⁺. Silver deposits on the copper surface in beautiful dendritic crystal formations. The cell potential of +0.46 V (E°(Ag⁺/Ag) - E°(Cu²⁺/Cu) = 0.80 - 0.34) drives this spontaneous reaction.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
अभिकारक Copper Cu 1 (s)
अभिकारक Silver Nitrate AgNO₃ 2 (aq)
उत्पाद Silver Ag 2 (s)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

The silver tree experiment, where a copper wire in silver nitrate solution grows beautiful silver crystal dendrites, is a popular science demonstration.

औद्योगिक महत्व

Silver cementation by copper is used in silver recovery from photographic and electronic waste solutions.

गुण

प्रकार
Redox
प्रतिवर्ती
नहीं
ऊर्जा
ऊष्माक्षेपी
ΔH
-146.4 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Copper Reduction of Silver Ion?
The balanced equation is: Cu + 2Ag⁺ → Cu²⁺ + 2Ag.
What type of reaction is Copper Reduction of Silver Ion?
Copper Reduction of Silver Ion is a redox reaction.
Is Copper Reduction of Silver Ion exothermic or endothermic?
Copper Reduction of Silver Ion is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -146.4 kJ/mol.