The Importance Of Chlorine

Question 1

Describe chlorine

Answer 1

It’s a toxic gas and this leads to potential hazards associated with its large-scale manufacture.

Question 2

Describe the uses of chlorine

Answer 2

To treat our water supply, killing microorganisms
In manufacturing bleach and other cleaning products
In the manufacture of plastics such as poly(chloroethene), PVC

Question 3

What can chlorine be obtained from?

Answer 3

Chlorine can be obtained from sea water by electrolysis