Chlorine
Alexa Ito B.2
Introduction
Physical Properties:
- Greenish-yellow gas at room temperature
- Density- 3.214 g/l
- Atomic mass- 35.45
- Has a choking smell
Chemical Properties:
- Reacts with water
- Has a high electronegativity
- Reacts with hydrogen
Where it is found:
- Never found in nature
- Was first produced by Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Uses:
- As a disinfectant and purifier
- Used in plastics
- Used in bleach and other disinfectants
Common Compounds:
- Ammonium Chloride
- Calcium Hypochlorite
- Magnesium Chloride
Reactivity:
- Not reactive with oxygen or nitrogen
- Reacts with water to produce hypochlorite
- Reacts with Fluorine
Isotopes:
- Cl-35
- Cl-37
Chlorine
Chlorine Compound
Bleach
Ad Campaign
Although chlorine is a nasty yellow-green it will keep your pool and clothes clean!
An interesting fact about chlorine is that it's two and a half times heavier than air! Chlorine kills harmful bacteria on contact. Chlorine also keeps your pool water sparkly clear. It also stabilizes to prevent the UV rays from getting chlorine-burn. Use chlorine to disinfect your pools today!
For 10 lbs of chlorine the price is $35.99, for 50 lbs of chlorine the price is $99.40, and for 100 lbs of chlorine the price is $198.80. For safety of chlorine you must dilute the element. Also, you can only have a certain amount of chlorine to prevent the toxins from effecting your body. Too much chlorine could possibly harm your respiratory system. While chlorine can be a great disinfectant be sure to use it in a safe amount!