If 4.2 moles of copper metal reacts with 6.3 moles of silver nitrate, how many moles of silver metal can be formed, and how many moles of the excess reactant will be left over when the reaction is complete?

Unbalanced equation: Cu + AgNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + Ag

I have to write steps so if you could explain to me why or what your doing. This is the last one I just skipped it so I need help to finish!

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If 4.2 moles of copper metal reacts with 6.3 moles of silver nitrate, how many moles of silver metal can be formed, and how many moles of the excess reactant will be left over when the reaction is complete? 

Unbalanced equation: Cu + AgNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + Ag

I have to write steps so if you could explain to me why or what your doing. This is the last one I just skipped it so I need help to finish!

ams98 · Answer

@thomaster

anonymous · Answer

Balance first

anonymous · Answer

SilverNitrate is limiting I believe

Then use the number of moles of silve nitrate to find how much product forms

chmvijay · Answer

Cu + AgNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + Ag
can u balance it ?