how do u determine the spoons, forks, knives are silver?
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If they are silver they will have a hallmark, aseries of letters or symbols, somewhere on the piece
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SILVER. It's an old tradition that has been in my family (French Catholic) for years. When my fourth brother was born his godmother gave to him on his baptism a huge hunk of SILVER! It wasn't just a silver coin but a huge hunk of melted silver. It's a neat thing that is quite tactile and fun to hold in your hands.\n  Myself I've given silver on occasions for others as well. For instance my nephew received a drawing from me in silver-point. I'm an artist and I drew a picture of three baby animals in sterling silver. He's in his late twenties now and it is considered as valuable as my brothers Huge Hunk Of Silver.\n   Whatever gift you give is good but from what I've learn-ed from my grandmother is that a gift of silver is traditional. \n  Congratulations on your new found position as a Godmother. It's a wonderful title to hold, and God bless you and the Baptism to come.
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The symbol for sopper is Cu\nThe symbol for Nickel is Ni
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Silver is one of the most reflective elements.  It will reflect the heat back into the vessel instead of allowing it to escape.
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There is polish for sterling silver, but it smells really bad, and is messy.\n\nI like the cloth silver cleaners.  Work just as well, without the mess and smell.
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Coins at one time weighed the amount of metal that they contained's value.IE; Gold coins were worth thier weight in Gold, Silver coins (Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars and Dollars) were worth thier weight in silver, Pennies were copper, 5 Cent coins were Nickel
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Guess a group 3 metal such as boron or Aluminium
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The way to use a knife and fork is to hold the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left with its tines (prongs) pointing downwards.\nIn England (and western Europe) we find it odd to see Americans cut up their food as we do for our young children then use the fork like a shovel.\nWe are far too polite to make an issue out of this and assume you will eventually get the hang of it.\n\nNo white socks! Where on earth did you get that strange idea from?
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Need to know the type of metal and thickness to answer this question.
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Cauldrons, spits, tongs, forks, knives, cleavers, brick or clay ovens.\n\nSee the amazon link for books on medieval cookery!
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an brass insignia of a wooden spoon...............J/k I really dont know but it would be easy to find out!
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Top Row From Left to Right\n\n\n    * Bread plate with butter knife (top left of dinner plate)\n    * Coffee cup (top right of dinner plate)\n    * Water glass\n    * Wine glass\n    * Liqueur glass\n\n\n\nBottom Row From Left to Right\n\n\n    * Salad fork\n    * Dinner fork\n    * Dessert fork\n    * Dinner plate with salad or soup bowl on it\n    * Knife\n    * Small spoon\n    * Soup spoon\n\n\nNapkin placement depends on your preference, and there are many folding variations.\n\n\nPhoto of table set correctly:\nhttp://z.about.com/d/housewares/1/8/2/1/placeset.jpg
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Argentometry refers to quantitative analysis using silver (remember the symbol for silver is Ag comes from the Latin word "argentum" meaning "silver") For example, silver nitrate solution could be used to determine the concentration of hydrochloric acid by precipitating the chloride as silver chloride, then drying and weighing it. Silver's high atomic mass is useful here to give high precision.
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Composition of Sterling Silver \n\nSterling silver is an alloy consisting of no less than 92.5% silver and 7.5% of some other metal, usually copper.  Copper is added to make the alloy less prone to breakage and scratching.  Sterling silver is about twice as strong as pure silver.\n\nThe 92.5% silver content standard for "sterling" originates in 14th Century England, where King Edward I decreed that silver coins must be stamped with its silver content.  In time, the 92.5 stamp came to be known as "sterling" and the rest is history.  \n\nPerhaps as a result of this successful effort to control the quality of silver items, the term "sterling" itself has come to mean "of the highest quality" (for example, "She has a sterling reputation.")\n\nHistory\n\nSterling silver has been around for nearly as long as silver - at least 60 centuries.  Over the centuries silver has been combined with other metals to make it stronger.  Eventually, it was concluded that copper is the best mate for silver.  While jewelry styles may come and go, sterling silver has always been an alloy of choice to jewelry makers, and probably always well be.\n\nOver the years, sterling silver has also been valued for reasons beyond its beauty.  Some cultures have attributed healing properties to it, while others have believed that it could bring good luck or thwart the plans of evil spirits.  \n\nThroughout Asia,  silver has long been equated with status and wealth.  In ancient Egypt silver was more valuable than even gold.  Over time, silver became an alloy that even those without great wealth could afford, usually as jewelry. One did not need to be born with the proverbial "silver spoon" in his or her mouth to have a sterling silver adornment.\n\nSterling silver is also equated in some cultures with certain ceremonials or milestones.  For example, Germany is generally credited with treating the 25th wedding anniversary as the "silver anniversary."/
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the common name for that is pewter. it's a cheap material for things like silverware.
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The best thing to do is pick the pieces out and wash them off...then give them a little taste test and make sure what it is.
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Use an eraser.It will take off tarnish and makes copper shine like new.For silver coins...Boil water in an aluminum pan ,add coins then add baking soda and remove from heat.Baking soda will cause a reaction and instantly clean the silver.Just rub w/ clean cloth afterwards.