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  • Thermal Decomposition of Silver Hydroxide (AgOH): Products & Reaction
    The thermal decomposition of silver hydroxide (AgOH) produces silver oxide (Ag₂O) and water (H₂O).

    The reaction can be represented by the following equation:

    2 AgOH (s) → Ag₂O (s) + H₂O (g)

    Here's what happens:

    * Silver hydroxide (AgOH) is a solid compound that is unstable at higher temperatures.

    * Heating causes the AgOH to decompose.

    * Silver oxide (Ag₂O) is formed as a solid residue.

    * Water (H₂O) is released as a gas.

    Note: The decomposition of silver hydroxide is a relatively slow process and requires moderate heating.

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