Predict the products of the following single replacement reaction. Ni(s) + Cu(NO₃)₂(aq) $\rarr$ A) No reaction occurs B) NiNO₃(aq) + CuNO₃(aq) C) NiCu(aq) 2 NO₃^-(aq) D) Ni(NO₃)₂(aq) + Cu(s) E) Ni(NO₃)₂(aq) + Cu²⁺(aq)

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In a single replacement reaction, a more reactive element replaces a less reactive element in a compound. Here, Ni is a less reactive element than Cu. Therefore, Ni replaces Cu in the compound Cu(NO₃)₂. The balanced chemical equation is: Ni(s) + Cu(NO₃)₂(aq) --> Ni(NO₃)₂(aq) + Cu(s) So, the products of the reaction are Ni(NO₃)₂(aq) and Cu(s). Thus, the best choice is D.

Predict the Products of the Following Single Replacement Reaction →\rarr→ A) No Reaction Occurs B) NiNO3(aq) + CuNO3(aq) C) NiCu(aq)

Predict the Products of the Following Single Replacement Reaction $\rarr$ A) No Reaction Occurs
B) NiNO₃(aq) + CuNO₃(aq)
C) NiCu(aq)