Question

Write the essential condition for the following reaction to take place:2AgBr—->2Ag+Br

Answer 1

This is the decomposition of silver bromide

Silver bromide decomposes to give silver and bromine

Sunlight is the decomposing agent .

• The reaction takes place in sunlight
• Hence it should be placed in sunlight

Answer 2

Answer:

Sunlight

Explanation:

• For silver bromide (AgBr) to decompose into silver metal and bromine gas, it can only take place in the presence of sunlight
• The balanced reaction :
• ⇒ 2AgBr → 2Ag + Br₂