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Silver tarnish is silver that has reacted with the air to form Silver Oxide, AgO, under certain conditions, and it is black in color. Silver Nitrate, AgNO3, has been used to develop photographic pictures, years ago. Now it has been replaced with other chemicals. In the old days, a Photographer who used to develop pictures, when done, would go outside into the sunlight and his arms would instantly turn black. You've probably seen old pictures of this.
There are cleaners out there that will remove the tarnish, though the silver may never look the same as it did. For this reason, cleaning collectible silver coins will instantly cause their value to diminish or even become worthless - the color of the silver has changed, there is minute scratches on the surface of the coin, and Coin Dealers don't like them - the coin has lost its eye appeal.
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Does pure silver tarnish?
Pure silver can tarnish but not as easily as Sterling Silver.
What is the difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?
Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.
Which metals tarnish?
Copper, silver, and brass tarnish.
Does sterling silver tarnish?
Yes, pollutants present in the air react with silver and cause it to tarnish.
Does water make sterling silver tarnish?
silver tarnish because of oxygen in air , not by the water.
Does pure silver tarnish?
Pure silver can tarnish but not as easily as Sterling Silver.
What is difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?
Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.
What is the difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?
Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.
Which metals tarnish?
Copper, silver, and brass tarnish.
What part of speech is it in the sentence silver will tarnish if it is not polished often?
The word "tarnish" in the sentence "the silver will tarnish if it is not polished often" is a verb. It is describing the action of the silver in the sentence.
Does sterling silver tarnish?
Yes, pollutants present in the air react with silver and cause it to tarnish.
Can a camphor block slow silver tarnish?
yes, a camphor block can slow silver tarnish
Does water make sterling silver tarnish?
silver tarnish because of oxygen in air , not by the water.
What element is shiny but will tarnish after the air hits it awile?
Silver. The purer the silver the more rapidly it will tarnish.
Will silver tarnish?
Yes.
Does silver jewelry tarnish?
No
Is a silver tarnish a physical or chemical change?
It is a chemical change. Oxygen from the air combined chemically with the silver to form silver oxide- that is the tarnish.
