Silver nitrate is usually prepared by combining silver with nitric acid. Common silver objects used in these reactions include silver bullions and silver foils. The products formed in this reaction include silver nitrate, water, and nitrogen oxides. The by-products of this chemical reaction depend on the nitric acid concentration that is used. It is important to note that this reaction must be carried out under a fume hood because of the evolution of poisonous oxides of nitrogen during the chemical reaction.

Thus, the important physical and chemical properties of silver nitrate are briefly described along with its properties. To learn more about this compound and other silver compounds such as silver chloride, register with BYJU’S and download the mobile application on your smartphone.