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Answer the following questions in brief.
Why does silver get tarnished on exposure to air?​

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Answer: When silver is exposed to sulfur-containing gases in the air, it discolours and then darkens as it reacts with the gas to form a surface layer of tarnish. This process is called tarnishing.

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