Strips of copper and zinc metals were placed in separate beakers each containing 0.50 mol/dm³ of silver nitrate solution. The mass of the metal strips and volume of silver nitrate solution were kept constant. After 10 minutes it was observed that more silver metal was deposited on the zinc metal strip compared with the copper metal strip. Which statement correctly explains the observation?

Copper and zinc are equally reactive.

Copper is less reactive than zinc.

Copper is more reactive than zinc.

Silver nitrate solution is more reactive with zinc metal.

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