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Silver ions could be detected with the use of a silver ion selective electrode, mass spectrometry, or using certain chemical reactions (ie precipitation when a source of chloride ions is added, complexation using ammonia, etc).

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Q: How could you detect the presence of the Ag ion?
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How could you detect the presence of Ag positive?

A reaction with a halide solution (ex. NaCl) is conclusive; a white precipitate of silver chloride is obtained.


What is silver in chemistry?

The symbol for silver is Ag. The ion is Ag+


What is the chemical reaction with silver nitrate and iodine is mixed together?

AgNO3 is essentially a positive Ag ion and negative NO3 polyatomic ion. it is a test for halide ions like I minus. So Ag+(charge) + I-(charge) -->AgI in which case a white precipitate should form, confirming the presence of iodide.


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What is the ion for silver?

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What type of ion does silver form?

Mainly Silver(I) or Ag+ ion. It can also form Silver(II) or Ag2+ ion.


Equation for the formation of dithio sulfato argentate I complex ion?

Ag+ + 2S2O32- --> [Ag(S2O3)3]-3


Why agcl is soluble in nh3?

NH3 forms a complex ion with silver called the diamine silver ion, Ag(NH3)2+ which has different properties from an ordinary silver ion (Ag+) among them being that more of its compounds are water soluble.


How many electrons in Ag plus?

The silver ion, Ag+ contains 46 electrons.


Is silver an ion or a formula unit?

Silver (Ag) is an element. Silver (Ag^+) is an ion. In neither case is it a formula unit. A formula unit applies to ionic solids, like NaCl, etc.


Can silver make an ion?

Yes the most familiar one is the Ag+ ion as found in silver nitrate solution.