Question
Class 10Chemistry

For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:

  1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
  2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
  3. A is true, but R is false.
  4. A is false, but R is true.

Assertion: Silver articles become black after sometime when exposed to sunlight.

Reason: It is because silver reacts with carbonates present in the air.

Verified Answer

  1. A is true, but R is false.

Silver reacts with sulphur present in the air and form the layer of silver sulphide therefore silver articles get tarnished.