The black tarnish that forms on silver is silver sulfide, Ag 2 S. The tarnish can be

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The black tarnish that forms on silver is silver sulfide, Ag2S. The tarnish can be removed by wrapping the silver with a piece of aluminum foil and placing it in a solution of NaHCO3 (baking soda) to allow for the flow of ions.

Explain how the aluminum foil aids in removing the tarnish.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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