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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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∙ 11y agoBecause silver is reactive. On contact with air, the surface molecules react with oxygen to form silver oxide.
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What chemical is used to make a silver necklace turn black?
The acidity in skin has tendency to cause silver to turn black or green. This is a corrosive agent that can be cleaned with a quality silver cleaner.
Why does stainless steel flatware turn black?
stainless steel do not turn black. anything black in them is removable. After cleaning they are good as new. Stainless steel, as its name implies, does not stain or oxidize. If you have a utensil that is turning black, it might very well be silver or silver plated. Silver does durn black or tarnish as it oxidizes. If you are certain the item is stainless, something is going on that is out of the ordinary.
Why do silver anklets turn black over time?
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Which element can turn your tongue black?
The silver nitrate, but this is a dangerous compound.
What is the product when silver reacts with air?
Silver oxide is photosensitive and silver can be separated.
Will chlorine turn sterling silver black?
Yes, chlorine does turn sterling silver black!!
What chemical is used to make a silver necklace turn black?
The acidity in skin has tendency to cause silver to turn black or green. This is a corrosive agent that can be cleaned with a quality silver cleaner.
If a jewelry is 14k will it turn black?
NO. Silver will tarnish and turn black, though. Silver will but Gold shouldn't wrong answer: Gold can turn dark grey/ black also (if you don't know / don't answer)
Does silver turn black in bleach?
yes
Why does some silver jewelry turn black and some doesn't?
Because the Silver that turns black is not real.
Why does silver nitrate turn blue?
Silver Nitrate does not turn blue - it turns purple-black and then black. It was the basis for early photography before the digital age.
Why does sterling silver turn your skin black?
Silver in the fine powder form is black, that is happening on slight friction of silver metal, which is soft
Would real silver turn black?
yes
Will sterling silver turn your skin black or green?
yes
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because of sulphide coating on silver
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What happens when silver halides are exposed to light or radiation?
They turn black
