2.3.4 uses and Reactions of Chlorine Flashcards
1
Q
What is a disproportionation reaction?
A
Where the same species is oxidised and reduced
2
Q
Disproportionation reaction of Chlorine + sodium hydroxide in cold alkali solution?
A
3
Q
Disproportionation reaction of Chlorine + sodium hydroxide in hot alkali solution?
A
4
Q
Reaction of Chlorine with water?
A
Can be reacted with H2O to make it clean and drinkable
5
Q
Appreciate that the benefits to health of water treatment
by chlorine outweigh its toxic effects.
A
- 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
6
Q
What happens when chlorine reacts wiht water?
A
- Can form chloride and chlorate ions
- Or chloride ions and oxygen
