- Definition of Ag2S2O3
Ag2S2O3, also known as Silver Thiosulfate in English, is a chemical compound of silver, sulfur, and oxygen. Each molecule of Ag2S2O3 contains 2 silver atoms, 2 sulfur atoms, and 3 oxygen atoms. The atomic mass of Ag2S2O3 is calculated by the sum of the atomic masses of the elements that compose it.
1.4 Ion structure: Ag2S2O3 contains 2 silver ions (Ag+) and one thiosulfate ion (S2O3^2-).
- Properties: Ag2S2O3
2.1 Physical properties of Ag2S2O3: Ag2S2O3 usually appears as white crystals, is odorless and has a neutral PH level.
2.2 Chemical properties of Ag2S2O3: Ag2S2O3 has the ability to react with compounds containing chlorine to form silver chloride and sulfuric acid. It can also react with strong acid to produce silver compounds and sulfur.
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Common chemical reactions involving Ag2S2O3: Due to the special properties of Ag2S2O3, careful selection of suitable reactions with it is necessary.
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Synthesis of Ag2S2O3
4.1 Laboratory preparation of Ag2S2O3: Ag2S2O3 can be synthesized through the reaction between silver nitrate and sodium thiosulfate.
4.2 Industrial preparation of Ag2S2O3: On an industrial scale, Ag2S2O3 is usually produced from silver and sulfur in the form of fine powder.