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Why does silver gate tarnish on exposed to air

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Explanation: When silver is exposed to sulfur-containing gases in the air, it discolours and then darkens as it reacts with the gas to form a surface layer of tarnish If a silver object is to be kept from tarnishing, it must be protected from sulfur-containing gases.

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when silver articles exposed to air silver racts with Sulphur present in the atmosphere and form a black layer of silver sulphide on the surface. copper articles get tarnished by reacting with air and water. due to this, a layer is formed over copper vessels.

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