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  • Single Displacement Reaction: AgNO3 + Cu -> CuNO3 + Ag Explained
    The equation you provided represents a single displacement reaction. Here's why:

    * Single Displacement: In this type of reaction, a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from a compound.

    Let's break down your equation:

    * AgNO3: Silver Nitrate (compound)

    * Cu: Copper (element)

    * CuNO3: Copper Nitrate (compound)

    * Ag: Silver (element)

    In this reaction, copper (Cu) is more reactive than silver (Ag). Copper displaces silver from silver nitrate, forming copper nitrate and leaving silver as a solid.

    Here's the balanced equation:

    2AgNO3 + Cu → Cu(NO3)2 + 2Ag

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