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Why is your 14 kt bracelet sg turning silver?
Has it been exposed to mercury. Mercury will bind to gold and you have to have a jeweler fix it.
What happens when silver halides are exposed to light or radiation?
They turn black
What does Mercury look like when it is frozen?
When frozen mercury looks like an ordinary silver-colored metal. Because frozen mercury is very cold layer of frost may form on it when it is exposed to air.
When photographic film is exposed to light the salt on the film breaks down what metal is formed?
The "salt" you are referring to is actually called silver-halide and are more commonly known as "silver salts". When silver-halide crystals are exposed to light, they form a compound known as "metallic silver"
What happens when silver nitrate exposed to light?
Silver nitrate is photosensitive, meaning it decomposes when exposed to light. This decomposition results in the formation of elemental silver and nitrogen dioxide gas. This reaction can be used to create photographic films and papers.
Does silver turn black in bleach?
Yes, silver can turn black when exposed to bleach due to a chemical reaction with sulfides present in the environment. This black tarnish can be removed using appropriate silver polish or cleaning methods.
Why do silver articles turn black when kept in the open for few days?
Silver exposed to the air will combine with the Oxygen in the air to form Black Silver Oxide.This is especially true of the purer samples of Silver like Sterling Silver and purer.
What is the atomic letter for mercury and silver?
Mercury is Hg. Silver is Ag.
Which is denser silver or mercury?
Mercury is denser than silver. Mercury has a density of about 13.6 g/cm³, while silver has a density of about 10.5 g/cm³.
What is the other name of Mercury?
Quick silver. Mercury is also refered to as "Liquid silver"
What element is represented by the chemical symbol Hg?
Mercury. The symbol comes from the Latin name "Hydragyrum", which in turn comes from the Greek for "liquid silver"
How silver and mercury can be distinguished without touching?
At room temperature silver is a solid and mercury is a liquid. Both are silver in color.
