Losing my mind over Stoichiometry

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To tackle stoichiometry in the given chemical reaction involving silver nitrate (AgNO3), copper (Cu), and water (H2O), the first step is to confirm that the reaction is balanced. This involves calculating the molar masses of the reactants and products. The discussion emphasizes the importance of balancing half-reactions for silver and copper, as this will influence the overall equation. Once the reaction is balanced, stoichiometric calculations can be performed using the obtained masses, including the 1.33g of silver produced. Understanding these foundational concepts is crucial for successfully applying stoichiometry in chemical reactions.
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Alright, here we go... First off I just want to warn you all that I'm very bad @ math, so this might take a little explanation. I'm currently in a Gen Chem class and can't get a grasp on this Stoichiometry stuff. One of the ?'s I'm looking at is this:

1.2g AgNO3 + 0.5g Cu + 100ml H2O ---> Ag + Cu(NO3)2 + H2O

Now, assuming I'm correct on my equation, how do I even start the "Stoichiometry" process? I got 1.33g Ag out of the reaction, do I put that into the equation? Please help me. Thank You
 
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You start by finding formula weights of each reactant and product. You also must check that your reaction is balanced. Your stoichiometry then is the result. According to how you wrote the unrefined reaction, Ag(0) ------> e + Ag+ and Cu+2 +2e -------> Cu(0).
You will need to balance these two half reactions through the electrons. This will affect how you write the overall reaction.
 
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