What would I do to be able to recover the silver metal?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around methods for recovering silver metal from a solution containing silver ions. Participants explore various chemical reactions and processes, including precipitation and displacement reactions, to achieve this recovery.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests adding HNO3 to form a white precipitate for extracting silver ions, but does not specify the precipitate's identity.
  • Another participant inquires about the identity of the white precipitate and requests a chemical formula.
  • A different participant proposes that a displacement reaction could be used to obtain solid silver by introducing a more reactive metal into the solution.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express different methods for recovering silver, with no consensus on the best approach or the identity of the precipitate.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the specific chemical reactions involved and the conditions necessary for each proposed method.

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If I have a solution filed with silver ions. (Ag, dissolves in water) What would I do to be able to recover the silver metal?
 
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I think you would have to add HNO3 and a white precipitate would form in order for you extract silver ions. Going reverse, to dissolve the silver ions, you would have to add more ammonia.
 
What would the white precipitate be? Beacuse I have to write it out in a formula.
 
Is it possible to obtain solid silver by carrying out a displacement reaction? Placing a piece of a more reactive metal into the solution will displace the silver...
 

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