Question

Write the reaction that takes place in black and white photography

Answer 1

Answer:

Silver chloride and silver iodide are normally used for producing black and white photographs. This is because silver salts are known to be light sensitive. These compounds will give out a photo-chemical reaction when light falls over them. The reaction that takes place:

AgCl------------Ag+ ½ Cl2

Explanation:

Answer 2

We learned that Silver chloride is used for photography. The film used to take pictures is coated with silver crystals. It is a decomposition reaction and only reacts with light .