Question

Which of the following compounds is/are used in black and white photography?

• A. Silver chloride
• B. Silver oxide
• C. Silver bromide
• D. Silver chloride and silver bromide both

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Silver chloride and silver bromide both

Both silver chloride and silver bromide are light-sensitive compounds used in black and white photography due to their ability to form images on exposure to light. Silver Bromide is used in black and white photography. A photographic film is coated with silver bromide. when light falls on the surface, the exposed part of the film is darkened from which photograph is developed.