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Good question! I know that there are so many different things that can tarnish silver. I believe the main cause for tarnishing silver is sulfur that is found in many lotions and cleaners. To clean the tarnish, you can go to the JIC (Jewelry Information Center) website at www.jic.org to get info on now to take care of your favorite silver items, as well as plenty of other materials. They have everything you can possibly need to know about jewelry and they host a ton of really fab gift ideas... Also, dont forget to visit the jewelry stories section where people (including me!) contribute their own personal jewelry story for others to read. And feel free to add your own so others are able to read it and feel inspired! I think what's so great about this section is that you get to see how people have come to cherished certain pieces of jewelry so much.. whether they be items purchased for themselves or by others. Plus, if you submit a story, you're entered into the JIC Sweepstakes to win a beautiful Kay Jeweler's white gold diamond necklace! www.jic.org Good luck, Laur
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What metal is used to make jewelry and tarnishes?
Silver is commonly used to make jewelry and tarnishes over time due to exposure to air and humidity.
Silver does not combines easily with oxygen but silver jewelry tarnishes after sometime Why?
Silver jewelry tarnishes due to reactions with sulfur compounds in the air, not oxygen. When silver is exposed to sulfur-containing substances like air pollutants or certain foods, a chemical reaction occurs, forming silver sulfide which appears as tarnish on the surface of the jewelry.
How does silver tarnish?
Silver tarnishes when it reacts with sulfur compounds in the air, forming silver sulfide on its surface. This chemical reaction creates a dark layer that gives silver a dull or black appearance. It can be easily removed with polishing methods.
Why does silver not burn?
Silver has a high thermal conductivity and is not easily oxidized at high temperatures, which prevents it from burning. Even when exposed to flames, silver typically melts or tarnishes instead of catching fire.
Why does sterling silver tarnish?
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.
What does silver do when exposed to oxyegen?
It tarnishes a ten yo boy
Is silver tarnishes a chemical or physical change?
Chemical change
Is a silver tarnishes a chemical or physical change?
Chemical change
Is a silver tarnishes physical or chemical change?
Chemical change
What metal is used to make jewelry and tarnishes?
Silver is commonly used to make jewelry and tarnishes over time due to exposure to air and humidity.
Silver does not combines easily with oxygen but silver jewelry tarnishes after sometime Why?
Silver jewelry tarnishes due to reactions with sulfur compounds in the air, not oxygen. When silver is exposed to sulfur-containing substances like air pollutants or certain foods, a chemical reaction occurs, forming silver sulfide which appears as tarnish on the surface of the jewelry.
Why ag turn black on contact with air?
Silver tarnishes in air because it reacts with the oxygen to form silver oxide.
Does real gold tarnish if so why?
Gold does not tarnish at all, unlike silver that tarnishes from H2S
Which will rust faster Cooper or silver?
copper and silver dont rust. but copper tarnishes and so does silver. but copper will tarnish faster than silver. also, learn to spell please.
How does silver tarnish?
Silver tarnishes when it reacts with sulfur compounds in the air, forming silver sulfide on its surface. This chemical reaction creates a dark layer that gives silver a dull or black appearance. It can be easily removed with polishing methods.
Why does silver tarnish?
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.
Is silver an oxide?
No, it isn't. Silver Oxide is a compound. Silver is an element.
