The reaction between iron (Fe) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) involves a single displacement reaction. In this reaction, iron will displace silver from silver nitrate due to its higher reactivity.
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:
\[ 3 \text{Fe} + 2 \text{AgNO}_3 \rightarrow 3 \text{Fe(NO}_3\text{)}_2 + 2 \text{Ag} \]
In this equation:
- Iron (Fe) is oxidized, and it replaces silver (Ag).
- Silver nitrate (AgNO3) acts as the reactant that contains the silver ion (Ag⁺).
- The products of the reaction are iron(II) nitrate (Fe(NO₃)₂) and solid silver (Ag).
Make sure to follow proper lab safety protocols if you plan to perform this reaction, as both reactants and products can be hazardous.