Silver Bromide Precipitation

AgNO3 + NaBr → AgBr↓ + NaNO3

Tổng quan

Silver bromide precipitates as a pale yellow solid with Ksp = 5.4 × 10⁻¹³. It is much less soluble than AgCl. Silver bromide is photosensitive, decomposing in light to form metallic silver and bromine. This photosensitivity made AgBr the key compound in photographic film emulsions.

Người tham gia

Vai trò Chất Hệ số Trạng thái
Chất phản ứng Silver Nitrate AgNO₃ 1 (aq)
Sản phẩm Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃ 1 (aq)

Ví dụ thực tế

All analog photographs ever taken relied on silver bromide crystals darkening when exposed to light in the camera.

Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp

Silver bromide was the foundation of the photography industry for over 150 years. While digital has replaced film, AgBr is still used in specialty medical and scientific imaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Silver Bromide Precipitation?
The balanced equation is: AgNO₃ + NaBr → AgBr↓ + NaNO₃.
What type of reaction is Silver Bromide Precipitation?
Silver Bromide Precipitation is a precipitation reaction.
Is Silver Bromide Precipitation exothermic or endothermic?
Silver Bromide Precipitation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -85.0 kJ/mol.