passwella.
Menu

JAMB Chemistry 1982 Question 48

Question 48

Sulphur and its Compounds

When a solution of silver (I) nitrate is saturated with hydrogen sulphide, a black precipitate forms which is

  1. A.H2S
  2. B.Ag2S
  3. C.PbS
  4. D.HNO3
  5. E.S
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Ag2S)

Explanation

Silver ions combine with sulphide ions to form black, insoluble silver sulphide, Ag2S.