Question

Which silver halide is used in medicine?

Answer 1

Solution

Silver chloride is also known as $\mathrm{AgCI}$ is the silver halide that is used in medicine.

Explanation

1. Silver chloride($\mathrm{AgCI}$) is a chemical compound with the formula. The poor solubility of this white crystalline solid in water is widely known. This behavior is similar to that of chlorides.
2. $\mathrm{AgCI}$ transforms to silver and chlorine when exposed to light or heat, it will result in a grey to black or purplish color. It is found in nature as a mineral chloride.

The behavior of silver chloride

1. Silver chloride is divided up into silver and chlorine, the silver chloride in the test tube quickly turns purplish, especially in a sunny environment.
2. When sodium chloride is introduced to a silver nitrate solution, the result is a white precipitate of silver chloride. It is a salt stain that is used to give glass pyrite an amber color.

Medicinal uses of $\mathrm{AgCI}$

1. It has antibacterial and disinfecting characteristics and can be treated for mercury sickness.
2. Antimicrobials, wound healing products, personal deodorants, water treatment, and antidotes.