Question

List any two observations when silver chloride is exposed to sunlight

Answer 1

Answer:

When silver chloride is exposed to light, it decomposes to form silver metal and chlorine gas. This reaction is used in black and white photography.

Answer 2

Answer:

Two observations are as follows :

i) Qhen Silver chloride (AgCl) is exposed to sunlighe it decomposes to form silver (Ag) and chlorine gas (Cl2) in the presence of sunlight.

2AgCl (in the presence of sunlight) - 2Ag + Cl2

ii) The colour of the compound will change into grey due to the formation of silver (Ag).