What is Silver(I) oxide?
[[File:Silver(I)-oxide-sample.jpg|thumb|Silver(I) oxide]] '''Silver(I) oxide''' is a [[chemical compound]] with the formula Ag<sub>2</sub>O. It is a fine black or dark brown powder. It is composed of silver in the +1 [[oxidation state]]. It is used in [[silver oxide battery|silver oxide batteries]] to [[oxidation|oxidize]] the zinc, providing the electrical current. It is more expensive than the [[mercury(II) oxide]] used in [[mercury battery|mercury batteries]] but much less toxic and less damaging to the environment. It can react violently with [[reducing agent]]s. ==Related pages== *[[Silver]] *[[Oxygen]] *[[Silver oxide battery]] *[[Table of batteries]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Silver compounds]] [[Category:Oxides]]