What is Silver chloride?
[[File:Chlorid stříbrný.PNG|thumb|Silver chloride]] '''Silver chloride''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its [[chemical formula]] is AgCl. It contains [[silver]] in its +1 [[oxidation state]]. It also contains [[chloride]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== It is a white [[crystalline]] solid. It does not dissolve in water. When it is exposed to light, it turns back into silver and [[chlorine]]. It dissolves in several solutions, such as [[ammonia]]. ==Preparation== It can be made by reacting a common chloride such as [[sodium chloride]] with [[silver nitrate]]. ==Uses== It is used in [[photographic film]]. It darkens when exposed to light, which makes a picture. It is also used in [[electrochemistry]]. It is used as a [[disinfectant]] in bandages. It is also used to make [[stained glass]]. It can be used when someone is poisoned with [[mercury (element)|mercury]]. ==Safety== It can irritate skin. It can also stain the skin. It is a weak [[oxidizing agent]]. ==Related pages== *[[Silver bromide]] *[[Silver iodide]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Silver compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]