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Metals in Silver Nitrate Solution

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Copper Metal in Silver Nitrate Solution

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Time lapse shows the reaction of copper metal with aqueous silver nitrate. Note the formation of crystals and the color change of the solution, which shows the reaction has produced copper(II) ions.

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Zinc Metal in Silver Nitrate Solution

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Time lapse shows the reaction of zinc metal with aqueous silver nitrate. Note the formation and eventual darkening of the silver crystals.

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Silver Metal in Silver Nitrate Solution

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Cadmium Metal in Silver Nitrate Solution

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Time lapse shows the reaction of cadmium metal with aqueous silver nitrate. Note the formation and eventual darkening of the silver crystals.

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Lead Metal in Silver Nitrate Solution

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Time lapse shows the reaction of lead metal with aqueous silver nitrate. Note the formation and growth of silver crystals.

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