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Do silver comprised of more than one element?
Silver IS an element. However, silver jewelry will usually have more than one element. Sterling silver is a mix of silver and copper.
Element used to make alloys?
Alloys are mixtures of metals, such as sterling silver, which is an alloy of silver and copper.
Is silver bracelets an element compound or mixture?
The metal silver is an element. However, PURE silver is almost never used for jewelry- too soft. Instead a mixture of metals is used to create what is called Sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper.
Why is silver bracelet a ionic compound?
Silver bracelets are typically made from sterling silver, which is not an ionic compound. Sterling silver is an alloy composed of silver and other metals like copper. Ionic compounds are typically formed between a metal and a non-metal through the transfer of electrons, whereas sterling silver is a metallic alloy with a mixture of metal atoms.
What is worth more sterling silver or silver?
"Sterling silver" refers to the purity of a particular silver object - specifically, sterling silver is 92.5% silver.
Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?
No, sterling silver is a type of silver alloy that contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Therefore, sterling silver is also referred to as 925 silver due to its composition.
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.
Is silver plating over sterling silver jewelry real sterling silver?
Hi,silver plating over sterling silver is not real sterling silver.Sterling silver is a unique blend of silver and usually copper. It contains 92.5% silver, that is why the number on sterling silver jewelleries and other stuff is 925.
When and where did sterling silver begin?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver. It is unclear exactly when it was first used. It may have been the sterling silver penny.
Can you put sterling silver in the oven?
No. The sterling silver will melt.
Is silver a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
Silver is not a homogeneous mixture or a heterogeneous mixture, it is a pure element. Silver does appear in homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures such as sterling silver and silver nitrate.
Does Avon sell sterling silver?
only some of their jewelery are sterling silver and it will state weither it is plated or sterling silver.
