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Does silver exist in pure form?
Yes, it is a metal and can exist in pure form easily. However it is often alloyed (mixed) with other metals to make it harder or stiffer (or simply cheaper since silver is expensive). Silver also tarnishes (the surface combines with oxygen and other substances) so the surface may not look pure but the inside would still be pure.
Common substances that form ionic compounds?
substances such as sodium and chlorine for ionic compounds basically it is neutral elements that form ionic compounds
What type of ion does silver form?
Mainly Silver(I) or Ag+ ion. It can also form Silver(II) or Ag2+ ion.
The change that takes place when two or more substances interact to form new substances is called a reaction.?
two
Does silver form positive ions?
Yes, Silver always form +1 ion.
Is silver an oxide?
No, it isn't. Silver Oxide is a compound. Silver is an element.
Where does the symbol for silver come from?
Silver is one of the substances known to the ancients, so it's chemical symbol is taken from an ancient language ( in this case, Latin ). A shortentened form of "argentum" gives us Ag.
Does silver bond easily with other substances?
No
Does silver exist in pure form?
Yes, it is a metal and can exist in pure form easily. However it is often alloyed (mixed) with other metals to make it harder or stiffer (or simply cheaper since silver is expensive). Silver also tarnishes (the surface combines with oxygen and other substances) so the surface may not look pure but the inside would still be pure.
Why is adding silver nitrate to salt water a chemical change?
Silver nitrate and sodium chloride react when ins solution to form aqueous sodium nitrate and solid silver chloride, which precipitates out. These are two new substances, meaning that the chemical identities of what went in have changed.
Why is silver rarely used for such purpose?
Silver can be reactive, but only with a few substances. For instance, silver can become tarnished when it is oxidizing.
What elements need do create silver?
Because silver is an element, it cannot be create. It can be converted from other substances containing silver though (Silver nitrate...)
2 or more substances form what?
Two or more substances may combine chemically under certain conditions and form compounds.
When a diamond and silver are rubbed together the diamond makes a scratch in the silver What does this tell you about the two substances?
diamond is harder than silver
When a diamond and silver are rubbed together the diamond makes a scratch in the silver. What does this tell you about the two substances?
diamond is harder than silver
What are two examples of pure substances?
Solids- Gold, Silver
Which of the following substances is the best conductor of energy as heat?
silver
