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It happens with exposure to air and certain chemicals. The silver atoms combine with oxygen to form a layer of silver oxide, which is what causes the discoloration.
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Does oxidized silver tarnish?
Tarnished silver is the same as oxidized silver.
Is it physical or chemical change a silver spoon tarnished?
a chemical change
Why silver tarnishes more near a petroleum refinery?
silver reacts with residual gases of the petroleum refining process, oxidises and gets tarnished.
How do you tell if a silver bracelet is a fake?
You can easily tell if the silver can be tarnished. You can also use a silver testing kit for you to be sure of what you buy. You can also have it weighed if you wish with the use of a jewelry weighing scale.
Is copper or silver a better conductor of electricity?
Silver is a better conductor than copper, but copper is more commonly used because it is cheaper and isn't as easily tarnished.
Can you put tarnished in a sentence?
I have three items of tarnished silver jewellery
Is a tarnished silverwared is a result of chemical change?
Yes. Tarnished silver is caused by the reaction of the silver with oxygen.
Does oxidized silver tarnish?
Tarnished silver is the same as oxidized silver.
Is tarnished silver a compound?
yes it is
Is tarnished silver a mixture element or compound?
compound of silver and oxygen.
Is Tarnished silver element compound or mixture?
compound of silver and oxygen.
What covers a silver spoon is kept in egg yolk?
Silver becomes tarnished with Ag2S, silver sulfide.
Why is silver rarely used for such purpose?
Silver can be reactive, but only with a few substances. For instance, silver can become tarnished when it is oxidizing.
Is tarnished silver a physical change or chemical change?
a chemical change
Is it physical or chemical change a silver spoon tarnished?
a chemical change
Is Objects made of silver become tarnished a physical property?
Silver tarishes when it combines with oxygen in the air to beome silver oxide- a CHEMICAL change.
How do you clean tarnished silver?
Rubbing it gently with sodium bicarbonate.
