Question

How much silver is produced is 15.00 grams of cu is added to the solution of excess silver nitrate?

Answer 1

First write out the balanced equation. 3Cu+2Ag(NO3)3=2Ag+3Cu(NO3)2
Then convert copper from grams to moles
15 g*1 mol cu/63.54 g= 15/63.54 mol cu
Then use the mole ratio to convert Moles Cu to Moles Ag
15/63.54 moles Cu* 2 moles Ag/3 moles Cu
The final awnser is (15*2)/(63.54*3) moles Ag =0.157 moles Ag. If the question wants the answer in grams, convert from moles Ag to grams Ag.
0.157 moles Ag*107.87 g Ag/ mol Ag=16.98 g Ag