What type of decomposition reaction occurs when silver chloride decomposes in the presence of sunlight?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Photolytic decomposition
Silver chloride decomposes in sunlight to form silver and chlorine: \(2\mathrm{AgCl}\xrightarrow{\text{sunlight}}2\mathrm{Ag}+\mathrm{Cl}_2\). A decomposition caused by light energy is called photolytic decomposition. In contrast, thermal decomposition occurs when a substance decomposes on heating.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Photolytic decomposition
Why is this the correct answer?
Silver chloride decomposes in sunlight to form silver and chlorine: \(2\mathrm{AgCl}\xrightarrow{\text{sunlight}}2\mathrm{Ag}+\mathrm{Cl}_2\). A decomposition caused by light energy is called photolytic decomposition. In contrast, thermal decomposition occurs when a substance decomposes on heating.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Chemical Reactions and Equations.
