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Silver chloride or bromide in sunlight

This type of question, asked 4 times: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. All 6 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2023

    27
    Silver chloride kept in a china dish turns grey in sunlight. (a) Write the colour of silver chloride when it was kept in the china dish. (b) Name the type of chemical reaction taking place and write the chemical equation for the reaction. (c) State one use of the reaction. Name one more chemical which can be used for the same purpose.
  2. Question 2

    2023

    33
    State the change in colour observed in each of the following cases mentioning the reason : (a) Silver chloride is exposed to sunlight. (b) A piece of zinc is dipped in ferrous sulphate solution. (c) Copper powder is strongly heated in air.
  3. Question 3

    2024

    2
    Select from the following a decomposition reaction in which source of energy for decomposition is light :

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  4. Question 4

    2025

    Two statements are given, one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the options given below.
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    Assertion (A) : Silver chloride turns grey in sunlight. Reason (R) : Decomposition of silver chloride into silver and chlorine takes place by sunlight.

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  5. Question 5

    2025

    21
    Name the compound used in black and white photography. State whether the reaction that occurs is exothermic or endothermic. Give justification for your answer.
  6. Question 6

    2026

    26
    Give reasons : (i) Potato chips manufacturers fill the packet of chips with nitrogen gas. (ii) Respiration is an exothermic reaction. (iii) Silver chloride is stored in dark coloured bottles.