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Elemental Chlorine is a highly toxic gas. It can react with (water particles of) the lungs to generate hydrochloric acid. The hydrochloric acid is corrosive and can damage the lungs, which may later cause death. Chlorine will also irritate the eyes, and long term exposure may also cause blindness. Chlorine has strong oxidizing powers, making it harmful (or corrosive) on skin, and internal organs. Chlorine in its Di-chlorine(Cl2) state is highly reactive, but in its -1 oxidation state, in chloride ions, is non-reactive and non-toxic. The chloride ion is essential in organisms, and we consume it daily, in the form of common salt sodium chloride(NaCl). Chlorine in some of its higher oxidation states like +4 (Chlorine dioxide) or +7 (Dichlorine heptoxide) can also be dangerous.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, very. Diluted Chlorine (the stuff used in pools) can hurt your eyes, skin and lungs, and pure Chlorine is deadly, especially the gas.
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∙ 12y agoit burns the skin it is what the Germans used in WW1 and WW2 but it was more advanced in WW2
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∙ 10y ago- chlorine is toxic
- chlorine is corrosive
- chlorine react with flammable materials
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Are high levels of chlorine harmful?
yes! They can even be deadly.
Does chlorine raise or lower pH?
depending on the volume of chlorine you put in your pool. Chlorination or simply the adding of chlorine to water is extensively used in many water treatment facilities primarily to disinfect or kill harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria.
Chlorine is used to kill bacteria in the water at treatment plants. This chlorine can be harmful to some aquatic species. Based on this information what other step must be taken in the treatment of w?
The chlorine must be removed before the water is released into the ocean
What is the Advantages of chlorine in cleaning?
Chlorine and ozone will both kill bacteria, algae and other harmful pathogens and both will oxidize contaminants in the water. The main advantage of chlorine is that it will continue to work after the pump shuts off as it maintains a residual whereas ozone will not. It is a good idea to maintain at least a .5ppm chlorine residual even while using an ozonator.
Can high levels of chlorine hurt humans?
Answer #1This is a question with a paradoxical answer.Used properly, chlorine bleach degrades into nothing more than salt water, so in that sense yes, it is environmentally safe.Used improperly (mixed with chemicals which for safety's sake shall remain nameless) Chlorine gas can be suddenly and sometimes explosively released. Just 1cc of chlorine gas is enough to kill a person or another animal. So in the case of hazardous releases of Chlorine gas, it's obviously harmful to the environment.
Why is sodium chloride not harmful but sodium and chlorine are?
why are sodium and chlorine harmful
Is chlorine harmful to life?
Yes, pure chlorine is toxic
Is chlorine harmful or helpful?
yes it harmful it bad for u
Do chlorine fumes hurt hedgehogs?
chlorine fumes are harmful for most living things...
Is gas harmful to humans?
It depend upon gas.There are harmful gases.Examples like Chlorine,Florine etc
Chlorine and why its harmful...?
it can hurt you and stuff and it is hurtful to things. ya
Are high levels of chlorine harmful?
yes! They can even be deadly.
Is chlorine water harmful to eyes?
Yes. Chlorine Water Is Harmful To The Human Eye ..Or Any Eye. That Is Why We Wear Goggles. If We Don't Wear Goggles And Go Under (Chlorine) Water , We Best Keep Our Eyes Shut So No Water Runs In Them.
How chlorine is used in treatment of public water supply?
Chlorine is added to water in an effort to kill of harmful microorganisms in the water.
What chemical is used to kill harmful things in water?
Chlorine gas
What harmful effects can chlorine bleach have if swallowed by human?
chemical burns
What is dessisl?
Its water with the most amount of chlorine and it's harmful to our bodies
