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Silver articles turn black over time on exposure to air mainly because silver reacts with

Question
Silver articles turn black over time on exposure to air mainly because silver reacts with
Oxygen, forming silver oxide
Sulphur in the air, forming silver sulphide
Water, forming silver hydroxide
Nitrogen, forming silver nitride
Answer
Sulphur in the air, forming silver sulphide
Detailed Explanation
Silver reacts with sulphur present in the air to form a black coating of silver sulphide.
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