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Sterling silver tarnishes because when silver is exposed the air it causes chemical reactions and creates Silver Nitrate. This is what will leave black marks on your skin when you wear something made of silver.
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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.
What is a silver white metal that does not tarnish?
Silver is a silver-white metal that does not tarnish easily due to its resistance to corrosion.
What part of speech is it in the sentence silver will tarnish if it is not polished often?
The word "tarnish" in the sentence "the silver will tarnish if it is not polished often" is a verb. It is describing the action of the silver in the sentence.
Does pure silver tarnish?
Pure silver can tarnish but not as easily as Sterling Silver.
What element is shiny but will tarnish after the air hits it awile?
Silver. The purer the silver the more rapidly it will tarnish.
Will silver tarnish?
Yes.
Is a silver tarnish a physical or chemical change?
It is a chemical change. Oxygen from the air combined chemically with the silver to form silver oxide- that is the tarnish.
What part of speech is polish in the sentence silver will tarnish if it is not polished often?
The word "tarnish" in the sentence "the silver will tarnish if it is not polished often" is a verb. It is describing the action of the silver in the sentence.
What is to silver as rust is to iron?
Tarnish is to silver as rust is to iron. Tarnish is a layer of corrosion that forms on silver when it reacts with sulfur-containing compounds, while rust is the result of iron reacting with oxygen and moisture.
Shiny but won't tarnish?
gold won't tarnish =] silver will hope this helps =]
Is oxidation and tarnish the same thing?
Tarnish is the oxidation of silver, so yes.
What is the rust of silver called?
The "rust" of silver is tarnish. If you want to get technical, only iron truly rusts.
