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Silver is in group 11, it has an electronic configuration of [Kr]4d105s1
Silver metal is chemically relatively inert hence its use as a coinage metal. It is sensitive to sulfur compounds forming a black tarnish of silver sulfide Ag2S
Silver(I)It has some similarities to the alkali metals as it loses one electron to form the Ag+ ion. One difference is that the Ag+ ion is small and therefore polarising (Fajans rules) and the salts such as AgCl are more covalent in character than their alkali metal analogues. AgCl unlike NaCl is quite insoluble in water. Precipitation of AgCl and weighing the precipitate ("gravimetric" analysis) is a method of determining chloride. AgBr is particularly sensitive to light, producing Ag metal and was used in photographic film.The silver mirror test for for aldehydes which reduce the Ag+ ion to Ag metal depositing it on the side of the vessel shows how easily Ag+ is reduced. (Note ketones do not reduce Ag+)
The oxide Ag2O is known readily forming when precipitated AgOH is allowed to dry.
Many compounds of silver(I) are best described as covalent, for example silver cyanide, silver sulfate where the coordination number of silver is 2 with linear bonding. Silver (I) forms many complexes with nitrogen ligands for example AgCl dissolves in liquid ammonia to form [Ag(NH3)2]+
Silver(II)Ag can form other compounds where it loses a further one or two electrons (from the 4d shell). The Ag2+ ion is produced in aqueous solution by oxidation of AgI compounds with ozone. These ions are not stable, unlike copper where Cu2+ is well known. e.g. copper sulfate.AgF2 is known but AgCl2, AgBr2 are not. The oxide which appears to contain AgII is in fact a mixed valence oxide silver(I, III) oxide
Silver(III)Some silver(III) compounds are known, AgF3 which is red. This oxidises xenon the inert gas to form XeF2.Then [Ag(OH)4]- ion containing Ag3+ is produced electrolytically in strong (12M) KOH solution. It gives the solution a yellow color which fades slowly, half life 100 mins or so.
The wikipedia article on silver is not very good imho and most text books are weak on summarising trends.
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What is chemical property of silver?
A chemical property of silver is its tendency to react with sulfur compounds in the atmosphere to form a dark tarnish on its surface. Silver also exhibits a low reactivity with oxygen and water, making it resistant to corrosion.
Is Ag tarnishes physical property or chemical property?
The tarnishing of silver (Ag) is a chemical property because it involves a chemical reaction between silver and sulfur compounds in the air or on the surface of the metal, leading to the formation of a dark layer of silver sulfide on the surface.
Is Silver salts discolor the skin by reacting with skin protein is a chemical property?
It is not a property, it is a chemical reaction.
When silver tarnishes when it comes in contact with hydrogen sulfide in the air is that physical or chemical property?
The tarnishing of silver when it comes in contact with hydrogen sulfide in the air is a chemical property. This is because a chemical reaction occurs between the silver and the hydrogen sulfide, leading to the formation of a new compound on the surface of the silver.
Is the luster of silver jewerly a physical property?
Yes, the luster of silver jewelry is a physical property. Luster refers to the shininess or reflective quality of a material's surface, which is a characteristic that can be observed without changing the chemical composition of the silver.
Is silver chemical or chemical property?
Silver is not a property. It is a substance with chemical and physical properties. Silver colour is a property (physical)
Is silver tarnishing a physical property a physical change a chemical change or a chemical property?
a physical property
What is chemical property of silver?
A chemical property of silver is its tendency to react with sulfur compounds in the atmosphere to form a dark tarnish on its surface. Silver also exhibits a low reactivity with oxygen and water, making it resistant to corrosion.
Is the density of silver a physical or chemical property?
its a physical property
Is silver salts discoloring the skin a chemical property?
It is a chemical process, not property; but silver nitrate affect the skin by coloring - a black color appear.
Is silver metallic colour a physical or chemical property?
A physical property.
Is Ag tarnishes physical property or chemical property?
The tarnishing of silver (Ag) is a chemical property because it involves a chemical reaction between silver and sulfur compounds in the air or on the surface of the metal, leading to the formation of a dark layer of silver sulfide on the surface.
Is Silver salts discolor the skin by reacting with skin protein is a chemical property?
It is not a property, it is a chemical reaction.
Is tarnishing sliver a chemical property or physical?
A chemical property. the tarnished surface is chemically altered to a new compound (silver oxide).
When silver tarnishes when it comes in contact with hydrogen sulfide in the air is that physical or chemical property?
The tarnishing of silver when it comes in contact with hydrogen sulfide in the air is a chemical property. This is because a chemical reaction occurs between the silver and the hydrogen sulfide, leading to the formation of a new compound on the surface of the silver.
Is silver salts discoloring the skin by reacting with skin protein a chemical property?
This is a chemical reaction.
Is the luster of silver jewerly a physical property?
Yes, the luster of silver jewelry is a physical property. Luster refers to the shininess or reflective quality of a material's surface, which is a characteristic that can be observed without changing the chemical composition of the silver.
