Which of the following are results of weak fixer solution?

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 1 & 3
• C. 2 & 3
• D. 1, 2, & 3

Answer: (A)

Fixation’s job is to dissolve and remove unexposed silver halide from the developed emulsion and stabilize the image. When the fixer solution is weak, it can’t complete this process. The film won’t clear completely, leaving residual silver halide that makes the image appear milky or hazy in areas that should be transparent. It can also leave fixer residues that cause a yellow-brown stain and can compromise long-term stability of the image. These two outcomes—the incomplete clearing and the staining—are typical results of a weak fixer, which is why they align with the correct choice.