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Calcium hypochlorite is put into water, and releases Chlorine, which disinfects the Water. Here is the equation for the total process:
Ca(ClO)2 + H2O ----> Ca(OH)2 + HClO
HClO ----> HCl + [O] ----> H2O + Cl2
First Calcium hypochlorite reacts with water to produce the unstable oxidizer Hypochlorous acid. This compound decomposes to Hydrochloric acid and Nascent oxygen. Nascent oxygen then oxidizes Chloride ions in Hydrochloric acid to Chlorine. This Chlorine comes out in the form of bubbles and kills all harmful organisms in the contaminated water.
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with the help of aquaguard
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What is the definition of HTH?
High Test Hypochlorite. HTH water chemicals. "Hope This Helps" or "Hope To Help"
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How do you use purify in a sentence?
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How does the pollution in Earths water go away?
It doesn't really go away naturally. However, we have built water purification plants to help purify the water.
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Chlorine is a chemical that helps purify swimming pool water to make it safe for people who are in it.
How does calcium help a swimming pool?
google "troublefreepool" and "calcium deposits", or just go to troublefreepool.com and look for calcium information either on the forums or in "pool school". this website has the best info, and will not steer you wrong. do not rely on advice from pool stores - they are interested in selling you products you do not need, and can actually make your problems worse.
