What happens when silver chloride is exposed to sunlight? Give one practical application of this reaction. Write the equation also.
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When silver chloride is exposed to sunlight, photolytic decomposition reaction takes place i.e the decomposition reaction carried out by sunlight . AgCl is broken down into Ag and Cl.This is a reaction used in black and white photography.
2AgCl ----------> 2Ag + Cl
Silver Silver Chlorine
Chloride
(White)
hope it helps..
2AgCl ----------> 2Ag + Cl
Silver Silver Chlorine
Chloride
(White)
hope it helps..
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