The photolytic decomposition of silver chloride and silver bromide is used in which application?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Photography
Silver chloride and silver bromide are light-sensitive salts. On exposure to light, they decompose to form metallic silver, producing a dark or grey appearance. This light-sensitive property is used to form images in traditional photographic films. Water purification generally uses methods such as chlorination or filtration, not the photolytic decomposition of these silver salts.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Photography
Why is this the correct answer?
Silver chloride and silver bromide are light-sensitive salts. On exposure to light, they decompose to form metallic silver, producing a dark or grey appearance. This light-sensitive property is used to form images in traditional photographic films. Water purification generally uses methods such as chlorination or filtration, not the photolytic decomposition of these silver salts.
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.
