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yes generally silver will sink in water

as it is denser than water.

but if it is a thin sheet of silver it will not sink and will float on water

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How can you remove silver stains from a sink?

You can remove silver stains from a sink by creating a paste with water and baking soda, then scrubbing the stained areas with a sponge. You can also try using a silver polish or a commercial sink cleaner specifically designed for removing stains.


If you place a piece of solid silver into a container with liquid silver would it float or sink and WHY?

The solid silver would sink in liquid silver. This is because the density of solid silver is greater than that of liquid silver. Density is defined as mass per unit volume. Since the solid silver is more compact and has a higher mass per unit volume compared to the liquid silver, it will sink to the bottom of the container.


Is regent silver real silver or plated?

Regent silver is typically not real silver but rather silver-plated. It consists of a base metal coated with a thin layer of silver to give it the appearance of real silver while being more affordable.


Real silver from fake silver?

To determine if silver is real or fake, you can perform a few tests. One common method is the magnet test: silver is not magnetic, so if the item is attracted to a magnet, it's likely not real silver. You can also perform a nitric acid test, where real silver will not react to the acid or will produce a faint creamy color.


Is Chinese 925 SILVER REAL?

In the context of jewelry, "925 silver" refers to sterling silver, which is a real and high-quality type of silver. It contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals for added strength and durability. Therefore, Chinese 925 silver is considered real silver.

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Does silver sink or float?

Silver will sink because the volume is bigger then the weight itself.


How can you remove silver stains from a sink?

You can remove silver stains from a sink by creating a paste with water and baking soda, then scrubbing the stained areas with a sponge. You can also try using a silver polish or a commercial sink cleaner specifically designed for removing stains.


If you place a piece of solid silver into a container with liquid silver would it float or sink and WHY?

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How can you tell if my 1795 silver dollar is real?

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Can mermaids sink?

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Is international silver real silver?

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Is regent silver real silver or plated?

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Is Mexican silver real silver?

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Is stamped sheridan taunton silversmith ltd real silver?

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Is silver real?

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