Why do silver articles become black aftet sometime when exposed to air?

Why do silver articles become black aftet sometime when exposed to air?

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

They get tarnished by reacting with atmospheric air to form silver sulphide.

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