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Write and balance the following equation:

zinc (II) nitrate + copper
→ copper (1) nitrate + zinc

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Answer:

This reaction will not occur since copper is less reactive than zinc.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since copper is located at a lower position in the reactivity series than zinc, there will be no displacement reaction if copper is put into zinc (II) nitrate solution.

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