Question 16

Silver can be stored in a special box to prevent tarnishing. Suppose on silver earring is kept in a box and one is left out. Several months later, the earring that was left out is tarnished. The one in the box is not. Which statement is true?

A. Tarnishing is a change in mass.
B. Tarnishing is a physical change.
C. Tarnishing is a chemical change.
D. Tarnishing is a change in state of matter.