What Makes Light Energy Essential in the AgBr → Ag + Br2 Reaction?

In summary, the reaction between AgBr and light energy results in the production of Ag and Br2. This reaction is specifically triggered by light energy because it involves excited state dynamics. While it is technically possible to produce excited states with other forms of energy, it is not feasible due to the large amount of energy required.
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shihab-kol
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AgBr →Ag + Br2
This reaction takes place in presence of light energy, but why only light ?? Why not electricity, heat or any other forms of energy?
 
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Does it take place ONLY in the presence of light?
 
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Yes.Only light.
 
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No. Light definitely speeds the reaction up, but it is not the only way to make it happen.
 
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shihab-kol said:
AgBr →Ag + Br2
This reaction takes place in presence of light energy, but why only light ?? Why not electricity, heat or any other forms of energy?
Because it involves excited state dynamics. Heat and other forms of energy deals with ground state dynamics (it is theoretically possible to produce excited states with any form of energy, but it is realistically impossible due to the scale of energy required).
 
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What are excited state dynamics ??
 

What is light energy?

Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that can be seen by the human eye. It is a type of energy that is produced by vibrating electric charges and can travel through a vacuum or through certain materials.

How does light energy affect chemical reactions?

Light energy can initiate or speed up chemical reactions by providing the necessary energy for the reaction to occur. This is known as photochemical reaction. The energy from light can also break chemical bonds and create new ones, leading to the formation of new substances.

What is the difference between photosynthesis and photolysis?

Photosynthesis is a process in which plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Photolysis, on the other hand, is a process in which light energy is used to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. Both processes involve the use of light energy, but they have different end products and purposes.

Can light energy be converted into other forms of energy?

Yes, light energy can be converted into other forms of energy such as heat energy, electrical energy, and chemical energy. This can be seen in various devices such as solar panels, which convert light energy into electrical energy, and in photovoltaic cells, which convert light energy into chemical energy.

How does the color of light affect its energy?

The color of light is directly related to its energy. Light with shorter wavelengths, such as blue and violet, has higher energy compared to light with longer wavelengths, such as red and orange. This is because shorter wavelengths have a higher frequency, which means they have more energy. This can be seen in the visible light spectrum, where blue light has the highest energy and red light has the lowest energy.

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