Silver is obtained in much of the same manner as gold using NACN solution and O2. Describe with appropriate equation the extraction of Ag from Argentite Ag2S. The products are SO2 and Af(CN) -2 which are reduced with Zn

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Silver is obtained in much of the same manner as gold using NACN solution and O2. Describe with appropriate equation the extraction of Ag from Argentite Ag2S. The products are SO2 and Af(CN) -2 which are reduced with Zn

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