Uses Of Chlorine Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Reaction of chlorine with water
A
Cl2 + H2O ——> HCl + HClO (chloric acid)
Disproportionation reaction
2
Q
Chlorination of water
A
ClO - ions are oxidising agents (toxic)
Chlorination- add chlorine to water supplies to prevent water borne diseases.
Disadvantages- at high concentrations can be toxic, wasteful.
3
Q
Chlorine reaction with water in sunlight
A
2Cl2 + 2H2O ——> 4HCl + O2
This does not produce chloric acid needed to clean the pool so chlorine levels must be topped regularly.
