silver oxide
chemical compound
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Silver oxide is a chemical compound of silver. The most common form is Ag2O, a dark-brown precipitate obtained when a silver salt solution is treated with an alkali. It can react as a hydroxide and dissolves in ammonia water. Silver oxides are used in silver-zinc batteries. Silver itself is a lustrous metal known for its decorative beauty and excellent electrical conductivity. It is found in nature, often alongside lead, copper, and zinc ores, and is typically recovered as a byproduct of mining these metals.123
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