Synthesis
Silver nitrate can be prepared by reacting silver, such as a silver bullion or silver foil, with nitric acid, resulting in silver nitrate, water, and oxides of nitrogen.
- 3 Ag + 4 HNO3 → 3 AgNO3 + 2 H2O + NO
- 3 Ag + 6 HNO3 → 3 AgNO3 + 3 H2O + 3 NO2
- etc
This is performed under a fume hood because of toxic nitrogen oxide(s) evolved during the reaction.
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