State whether the following statement is true or false:
The decomposition reaction of silver bromide into silver and bromine by light is used in the manufacturing of cement.

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(FALSE) The statement is False.
Silver bromide $(AgBr)$ undergoes a photochemical decomposition reaction when exposed to light,breaking down into silver $(Ag)$ and bromine $(Br_2)$.
This reaction is primarily used in black and white photography,not in the manufacturing of cement.

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