Chemistry, asked by nikhilgiri2063, 1 year ago

Why do ornaments of gold and silver look dull after using them for sometime?

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Answered by Anonymous
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Because they get exposed to the moisture. Forming an oxide layer over it

Answered by Anonymous
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Hey mate here is your answer:-

Why do ornaments of gold and silver look dull after using them for sometime?

ans:- because they form a layer of thick oxide which gives it dull nature after some time..

in case of silver it was tarnished by forming a black layer of thick silver sulphide

EQ:- Ag + S2 = Ag2S( black)

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