Mg + Cu(NO3)2 Reaction: Correct Equation?

[Soaring Crane]

I was just wondering if this chemical equation is correct:

Mg + Cu(NO3)2 --> Cu + Mg(NO3)2

if magnesium is placed with the solution copper nitrate.

Thanks.

 

[Gokul43201]

Yes, it is correct. Do you understand why ?

 

[Soaring Crane]

Yes. Magnesium is a more active metal, and it displaces copper.