2.3.4 uses and Reactions of Chlorine Flashcards

1
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What is a disproportionation reaction?

A

Where the same species is oxidised and reduced

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Disproportionation reaction of Chlorine + sodium hydroxide in cold alkali solution?

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Disproportionation reaction of Chlorine + sodium hydroxide in hot alkali solution?

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4
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Reaction of Chlorine with water?

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Can be reacted with H2O to make it clean and drinkable

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5
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Appreciate that the benefits to health of water treatment
by chlorine outweigh its toxic effects.

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  • Chlorine kills bacteria in water
  • But it risks having toxic effects on people
  • But outweighed by the death of all bacteria which could cause far more harm
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6
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What happens when chlorine reacts wiht water?

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  • Can form chloride and chlorate ions
  • Or chloride ions and oxygen
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