Write the balanced molecular and net ionic equations for the reaction between aluminum metal and silver nitrate. Identify the oxidation and reduction half-reactions.

Answer 1

Al(s) + 3AgNO₃(aq) ===> Al(NO₃)₃(aq) + 3Ag(s) ... molecular equation

Al(s) + 3Ag⁺(aq) ===> Al³⁺(aq) + 3Ag(s) ... net ionic

Al(s) ===> Al³⁺(aq) + 3e- ... oxidation half reaction

3Ag⁺(aq) + 3e- ===> 3Ag(s) ... reduction half reaction