Why do we store silver chloride in dark coloured bottles?
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It's because silver chloride is very sensitive to light. If you leave it in sunlight, it starts to break down. The light provides the energy for a reaction. It decomposes into silver metal and chlorine gas. This is why you'll see it turn a greyish colour. So, we have to store it in dark bottles. The dark glass blocks the light and stops this from happening. It helps keep the chemical from getting spoilt.