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Chlorine.
Chlorine gas is bubbled in to water , where it disproportionates
Disproportionation is a chemical term , where molecule simultaneously oxidises and reduces. Thereby its oxidation numbers change from zero (Cl2) to Cl^- ( -1) & Cl^+ ( +1(
Chlorine gas forms the chloride ions Cl^- & Cl^+
These ions react with a water molecule to form HCl + HClO
H2O + Cl2 = HCl + HClO
HCl is hydrochloric acid which is a bactericide and HClO form the 'bleach anion (ClO^-) which is also a bactericide.
These two substances together kill germs (bactericide).
NB Only sufficient chlorine is bubbled into water , as enough to act as the bactericide. You do NOT taste these chemicals when drinking water as the concentration is very low.
NNB All water supplied by a public suppliers must do this, otherwise there would be severe illness, such as Typhoid, Cholera, Dysentery.
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What gas is used to kill germs in water?
Chlorine
What is a green gas used to kill bacteria in water?
Chlorine, with formula Cl2.
Are germs solid liquid or a gas?
my take is Germs are basically Sold
Where chlorine gas is used to kill bacteria?
It is often used in pools to kill both algae and bacteria that is produced.
Uses of water gas and producer gas?
Water gas is a mixture of Carbon monoxide and Hydrogen gas (CO+H2) which is used as fuel.
What gas is used to kill germs in water?
Chlorine
A gas which is used to kill germs?
chlorine
What is chlorine the gas used for?
To Kill Germs Or Us
What is the name of a green choking gas used for killing germs in water?
The name of a green choking gas used for killing germs in water is chlorine. This is most commonly used in drinking water and swimming pools.
What chemical is used to kill harmful things in water?
Chlorine gas
What is a green gas used to kill bacteria in water?
Chlorine, with formula Cl2.
What is chlorine commonly used for?
It is not used directly. as it is a very poinsonous green gas. However, chlorine can be dissolved in water, where it 'disproportinates', to form hydrogen chloride and hypochlorous acid(chloric(1) acid). This is used in the water supply industry, to make sure that water is free of biological comtaminants. H2O + Cl2 = HCl + HClO
Are germs solid liquid or a gas?
my take is Germs are basically Sold
What non metal is used to kill harmful bacteria in swimming pools?
Chlorine is used to kill bacteria in swimming pools. It's the same thing used to clean your drinking water.
What element is used to disinfect water?
are you asking what element is used or how it is used? if you are asking what element is used it would be charcoal. Chlorine gas has been added to kill bacteria.
What was the gas used to kill enamys in World War 1?
Nerve Gas.
Where chlorine gas is used to kill bacteria?
It is often used in pools to kill both algae and bacteria that is produced.
