Why does the white precipitate of silver

Question:

Why does the white precipitate of silver halide become coloured in the presence of dye eosin?

Solution:

The surface of silver halide acts as a good adsorbent. It can adsorb the pigments of eosin dye, which is coloured. Thus silver halide appears coloured.

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