When Copper Metal Is Placed in a Solution of Zinc

question 77

Multiple Choice

When copper metal is placed in a solution of zinc nitrate, will a reaction occur? If so, what is the balanced equation for the reaction?

• A)Yes. Cu(s)+ Zn(NO₃)₂(aq)→ Cu(NO₃)₂(aq)+ Zn(s)
• B)Yes. Cu(s)+ Zn(NO₃)₂(aq)→ CuNO₃(aq)+ ZnNO₃(aq)
• C)No reaction will occur.
• D)Yes. Cu(s)+ Zn₂NO₃(aq)→ CuNO₃(aq)+ Zn(aq)
• E)Yes. Cu(s)+ Zn₂NO₃(aq)→ CuNO₃(aq)+ 2Zn(aq)

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