Question

what happens when silver chloride is exposed to sunlight?

Answer 1

Hi friend, Here's the required answer:-

When Silver Chloride (AgCl) is exposed to sunlight, a decomposition reaction takes place. Silver Chloride (AgCl ) decomposes into silver(Ag) and chlorine (Cl).

The following chemical equation represents the above reaction:-

AgCl ---------- Ag + Cl2.

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Answer 2

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When $AgCl$(silver chloride) is exposed to sunlight, it undergoes photo decomposition ( decomposition reaction under the presence of sunlight or light energy).

Hence, $AgCl$ splits or breaks down into $Ag\:and\:Cl_2$

Reaction :

$AgCl(in\:the\:presence\:of\:sunlight) ----> \\ Ag + Cl_2$