This equation describes the chemical reaction between silver nitrate (AgNO3) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) to produce nitric acid (HNO3) and silver sulfide (Ag2S).
- Conditions of the Reaction
This reaction typically occurs when both reactants are kept under normal conditions of temperature and pressure. Specifically, silver nitrate and hydrogen sulfide need to be introduced together in a solution in order to react.
- Process of the Reaction
When silver nitrate and hydrogen sulfide come into contact with each other in the solution, they begin to react. During this process, the nitrate ion (NO3-) from silver nitrate reacts with the sulfide ion (HS-) from hydrogen sulfide to form nitric acid and silver sulfide.
- Phenomena Occurring
When the reaction occurs, an easily observable phenomenon is the appearance of a black precipitate – that is silver sulfide. Concurrently, nitric acid is produced but it is difficult to recognize with the naked eye as it is in solution form.