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It is a neutral gas that bleaches damp litmus paper. Gases themselves are not acidic/alkaline, it is only when they are combined with hydrogen ions (Hence the damp litmus paper) that they become acidic/alkaline and in this case acidic.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoChlorine itself is neither an acid nor a base but it does react to some degrees with water to form hypochlorous acid and hydrochloric acid.
Cl2 + H2O --> HCl + HClO
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∙ 9y agoChlorine is a chemical that is often used in Swimming Pools. It is not alkaline but is strongly acidic. The symbol for it on the Periodic Table is CI.
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∙ 14y agoNo, It is a halogen. It's oxide is acidic. It forms an acid(HCl) with hydrogen.
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When sulfur burns does it form an alkaline gas?
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Is tomato acidic or alkaline?
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