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silvers turn black due to the reaction of sulphur present in hydrogen sulphide from air.

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Tarnish is silver oxide (rust) caused by a chemical reaction of oxygen and hydrogen sulphide with the surface of the silver. Unlike iron, silver will not rust in air absent of hydrogen sulphide.

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