A Piece of Copper Metal Was Added to an Aqueous $\rarr$

Multiple Choice

A piece of copper metal was added to an aqueous solution of silver nitrate, and within a few minutes it was observed that a grey crystalline solid formed on surface of the copper. The solution turned a blue color characteristic of copper(II) ions. Select the correct net ionic equation for this reaction.

A) Cu(s) + Ag⁺(aq) $\rarr$ Cu²⁺(aq) + Ag(s)
B) Cu(s) + 2Ag⁺(aq) $\rarr$ Cu²⁺(aq) + 2Ag(s)
C) Cu(aq) + 2Ag⁺(aq) $\rarr$ Cu²⁺(aq) + 2Ag(aq)
D) 2Cu(s) + Ag⁺(aq) $\rarr$ 2Cu²⁺(aq) + Ag(s)
E) None of the above