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Chlorine reacts with water to produce small amounts of hydrochloric acid and hypochlorous acid.
Cl2 + H2O --> HCl + HClO
Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid, so even a very small concentration of it can produce a notable change in pH.
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Can low pH levels or clorhine cause a rash?
Low PH definitely causes rashes. This is because the water turns slightly acidic. As for chlorine, only high chlorine will cause a rash. If there is too little chlorine the water will not be as clean as it should be, but it won't cause a rash.
Does chlorine gas mix with water to form an acidic solution?
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Is cl2o7 acidic or basic oxide?
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Why is groundwater acidic?
One cause of acidic ground water is polluted rain water, which can be acidic.
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Is chlorine oxide basic or acidic?
Yes, both sulfur oxides are acidic: with water they give sulfurous (weak -) and sulfuric (strong -) acids
What are the disadvantages of chlorinating drinking water?
it can cause clumps of chlorine to form when the water has organic materials in it, this can become a major issue in the human body.
Can bathing cause a person become intoxicated?
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When ammonia is bubbled into water does it become acidic or alkalinity?
It stays alkaline
When salt is dissolved in water then what will water become?
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Can acidic water cause glaciers to melt?
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Is chlorine gas an acidic or alkaline gas?
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