Structure and Properties
Ag2O is isostructural with Cu2O. It is therefore expected that Ag2O is insoluble in all solvents, except by reaction. It is also slightly soluble in aqueous solution due to the formation of the ion, Ag(OH)2– and possibly related hydrolysis products. It dissolves in ammonia solution to give soluble derivatives.
A slurry of Ag2O is readily attacked by acids:
- Ag2O + 2 HX → 2 AgX + H2O
where HX = HF, HCl, HBr, or HI, HO2CCF3. It will also react with solutions of alkali chlorides to precipitate silver chloride, leaving a solution of the corresponding alkali hydroxide.
Like many silver compounds, silver oxide is photosensitive. It also decomposes at temperatures above 280 °C.
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