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CHLORINE - Coggle Diagram
CHLORINE
BASICS
Group 17, period 3
Allotropes: Clˇ2
Electron configuration: [Ne] 3s^23p^5
Representative of halogens (salt
forming element)
IMPORTANT REACTIONS
hydrogen chloride
hydrochloric acid HCl(aq)
PROPERTIES
Does not burn
Yellowish green gas
Slightly soluble in water
Very reactive
Good oxidation agent
Toxic in high concentrations
irritates respiratory system and eyes
USE
As a weapon in World war I – death of asphyxiation
In pools – it kills microorganisms and keeps cleanliness -
disinfectant
Bleach
Drinking water
One of the key components of digestive system
As a compound: table salt (NaCl), 2% mass of oceans
Humphry Davy reckognized it and named it
Greek „chloros” means yellowish green