Question

what is the chemical equation for silver nitrate when exposed to the sunlight? the equation must be balanced

Answer 1

Hi friend, Here is the required answer:-

The chemical equation for silver nitrate when exposed to sunlight is ----

AgNO3 --------- Ag + O2+ NO2

After balancing the equation:-

2AgNO3 (l)----------- 2Ag (s)+ O2(g)+ 2NO2.(g)

Hope this helps you...

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Solutions of silver nitrate are kept in brown bottles in the laboratory because they decompose in the presence of light. Silver nitrate solution becomes black as it decomposes to silver , nitrogen dioxide and oxygen.

        2AgNO3 -----sunlight------ 2Ag + 2NO2  + O2