Which of the following elements would displace copper from a solution of copper ions?
CHEMISTRY
WAEC 2022
Which of the following elements would displace copper from a solution of copper ions?
- A. silver
- B. gold
- C. lead
- D. mercury
Correct Answer: C. lead
Explanation
The reactivity series allows us to predict how metals react. A more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from a compound. Lead is more reactive metal than copper hence, copper is displaced from copper solution by lead.
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