Why does AgNO3 have the greatest denaturing effect on egg albumin compared to lemon juice, heat, alcohol, NaCl and NaHCO3?

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Why does AgNO3 have the greatest denaturing effect on egg albumin compared to lemon juice, heat, alcohol, NaCl and NaHCO3?

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