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Silver tarnish occurs when silver turns black, caused by oxidation when it is exposed to the air. Tarnish can be removed by rubbing the silver with polish and a soft cloth.
Edgar Graham
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∙ 12y agoThe tarnishing of silver is a chemical reaction in which oxygen and hydrogen sulfide in the air is reacting with (oxidizing) metallic silver to form silver sulfide, Ag2S. This reaction is dependent upon moisture, and occurs much more rapidly under humid conditions.
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Why is a silver platter tarnishing a physical property?
Silver platter tarnishing is a chemical change: a reaction with hydrogen sulfide.
Can you stop sterling silver from tarnishing?
no
Is silver tarnishing is a chemical change?
Tarnishing is a chemical change. It results from the oxidization of silver exposed to oxygen in the air that produces a thin layer of silver oxide on the surface of the silver.
Is silver tarnishing a chemical?
yes, I believe its the addition of oxygen to silver.
Is tarnish of silver physical or chemical change?
The tarnishing of silver is due to a reaction with hydrogen sulfide. Because the end result of the tarnish is silver sulfide, it is a chemical change.
Is silver tarnishing chemical change or chemical property?
The actual tarnishing action is a chemical change, as a new compound (silver oxide) is formed.
Is silverware tarnishing physical or chemical change?
Tarnishing is actually oxidation of the silver, so it would be a chemical change.
What property of silver may discourage people from buying silver jewelry?
Because silver is prone to tarnishing a lot of people do not like to buy it. Platinum may be a better alternative to those that do not want to deal with the tarnishing of silver.
How do you stop silver tarnishing?
Store silver with a piece of white chalk. It absorbs some of the sulphurs from the air that vause the tarnishing. You can also buy anti tarnish paper or bags.
Is the tendency of silver to tarnish a chemical change?
Yes. Silver tarnishing is a chemical change.
Is silver tarnishing a physical or chemical reaction?
The tarnishing of silver is due to a reaction with hydrogen sulfide. Because the end result of the tarnish is silver sulfide, it is a chemical change.
Is silver tarnishing a physical or chemical change?
It is a chemical change.
