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Metals in Copper(II) Nitrate Solution

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Copper Metal in Copper(II) Nitrate Solution

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Zinc Metal in Copper(II) Nitrate Solution

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Time lapse shows the reaction of zinc metal with aqueous copper(II) nitrate. Note the formation and darkening of crystals and the generation of gas bubbles.

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Silver Metal in Copper(II) Nitrate Solution

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Cadmium Metal in Copper(II) Nitrate Solution

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Time lapse shows the reaction of cadmium metal with aqueous copper(II) nitrate. Note the darkening and crystal formation and the generation of gas bubbles.

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Lead Metal in Copper(II) Nitrate Solution

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Time lapse shows the reaction of lead metal with aqueous copper(II) nitrate. Note the darkening of the metal surface and the generation of gas bubbles.

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