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Is it sate to stir 1 M `AgNO_3` solution with a copper spoon ? Given :
`E_(Ag^(+)|Ag)^@=0.80V,E_(Cu^(2+)|Cu)^@=0.34V`

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No , copper spoon will dissolve as `Cu^(2+)` ions because copper has more tendency to get oxidised than silver.
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