Chlorine
Cl
My element is Chlorine and its symbol is Cl. The atomic number is 17 and the mass number is 35.453. It is in period 3 and group number 17. The group name is Halogen. The elements state of matter is gas. It is a non-metal.
Bleach
Bleach is used to get stains out of white clothes.
Cleans swimming pools
Chlorine sanitizes, oxidizes (controls organic debris from perspiration and body oils), and deters algae.
Purifies Water
Chlorine disinfects water to allow it to be purified. When combined with filtration, chlorination is an excellent way to disinfect drinking water supplies.