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Why does `AgNO_(3)` produced a black stain on the skin?

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In presence of organic matter (skin ) and light, `AgNO_(3)` decomposes to produces a black stain of metallic silver.
`2AgNO_(3)to2Ag+2NO_(2)+O_(2)`
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