The kinetics of adsorption of cyanide ions on silver has been studied. In the region of potentials E less than or equal to -0.6 V (SHE), the process under study involves the stage at which the substance is supplied to the electrode and the adsorption-desorption stage itself. The features of the adsorption kinetics are discussed and the influence of the electrode potential and the surface excess of the specifically adsorbed ions on the rate of adsorption-desorption is considered.