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Select the correct answer.
Using this activity chart, which reaction will happen when a piece of copper is placed in a lead nitrate solution?


A.
2Cu + 3Pb(NO3)2 3Cu(NO3)2 + 2Pb
B.
No reaction occurs.
C.
2Cu + 3Pb(NO3)2 2Cu(NO3)2 + 3Pb
D.
3Cu + 3Pb(NO3)2 3Cu(NO3)2 + 3Pb
E.
The answer cannot be determined from the information given.

Respuesta :

Answer:

B, No reaction will occur

Explanation:

Copper as compared to lead is less reactive. This is the reason when  lead is added to copper nitrate solution, it replaces the copper and itself combines with nitrate to form lead nitrate aqueous solution

Lead + Copper(II) nitrate → Copper + Lead (II) nitrate

The same is not the case when the reaction is revered i.e Cu is added to Pb NO3 solution.

Hence, option B is correct