Single Replacement Reactions in Chemistry

The video tutorial explains the reaction between copper (Cu) and silver nitrate (AgNO3), identifying it as a single replacement reaction. It begins with balancing the chemical equation and describing the states of the reactants and products. The tutorial then explains the mechanism of the reaction, where copper replaces silver due to its higher reactivity, as indicated by the activity series. The video concludes with a summary of the reaction process.

What is the first step in analyzing the reaction between copper and silver nitrate?

• Write the chemical formula

• Balance the chemical equation

• Identify the products

• Determine the reaction type

Why is it necessary to write the states of matter for each compound in a reaction?

• To identify the reaction type

• To calculate the reaction yield

• To understand the physical state during the reaction

• To determine the reaction speed

What state of matter is copper in during the reaction?

• Gas

• Aqueous

• Liquid

• Solid

What type of reaction occurs between copper and silver nitrate?

• Double replacement

• Synthesis

• Decomposition

• Single replacement

In a single replacement reaction, what happens to the single metal?

• It combines with another element

• It remains unchanged

• It is replaced by another metal

• It decomposes into simpler substances

Why does copper replace silver in the reaction with silver nitrate?

• Silver is more reactive than copper

• Silver is more abundant

• Copper is more reactive than silver

• Copper is less reactive than silver

What prevents silver from replacing copper in the reaction?

• Silver is less reactive than copper

• Copper is a noble metal

• Copper is less abundant

• Silver is more reactive than copper

What is the product formed when copper replaces silver in silver nitrate?

• Copper nitrate

• Copper chloride

• Copper oxide

• Copper sulfate

What is the role of the activity series in predicting the outcome of a single replacement reaction?

• It determines the reaction speed

• It predicts the reactivity of metals

• It identifies the reaction products

• It calculates the reaction yield

What is the final state of silver after the reaction with copper and silver nitrate?

• Liquid

• Aqueous

• Gas

• Solid