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Needed compounds:
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silver nitrate : AgNO3
Class:
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elem=Ag
redox
Summary:
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Silver ions react with organic matter and are easily reduced to silver.
This causes brown or black staining on many materials.
Description:
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Add a solution of silver nitrate to a piece of toilet tissue and let it stand
for a week: The tissue slowly turns brown. After a week it has turned brown
like chocolate.