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Chlorine is a NESECCARY element to have in your body. When you are swimming in a pool and swallow chlorine, you may hate it and never want to see or hear of it again. But in your body, it must be present. Lack of it can cause: muscle weakness, loss of appetite, dehydration or come(very rare!). It is essential to life and the human body. Yo can take more in by eating natural, enprocessed foods, or by eating table salt(which is very full of chlorine, so don't have to much of it! Everything in your body is important, but you want to keep it balanced; not to much or to less).

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What happens to the chlorine in salt that you eat?

When you consume salt, the chlorine component is an essential electrolyte that helps maintain proper fluid balance in the body and supports nerve function. It does not change its chemical form as it passes through your digestive system and is eventually excreted by the body.


What is chlorines mass number?

Chlorine's mass number is 35.5. This is an average value due to the presence of two isotopes of chlorine, chlorine-35 and chlorine-37, in nature.


What is chlorine deficiency disease?

Chlorine deficiency disease is a condition where the body lacks sufficient chlorine, an essential mineral that plays a role in maintaining proper fluid balance, digestion, and nerve function. Symptoms can include muscle weakness, fatigue, and electrolyte imbalances. It is rare, as chlorine is typically obtained through a balanced diet.


What is free chlorine in a pool?

Free Chlorine is the Chlorine which is free to do its work in the pool, as opposed to Combined Chlorine which is chlorine that has combined with contaminants and is tied up and ineffective as a sanitizer in the pool. Sometimes you will see it abbreviated as FAC, which stands for Free Available Chlorine.


What do you do when your total chlorine is high and your free chlorine is low?

Total Chlorine = Free Chlorine + Combined Chlorineor, put another wayTotal Chlorine - Free Chlorine = Combined ChlorineFree Chlorine is the chlorine that is doing its job.Combined Chlorine is the chlorine that has combined with contaminants such as nitrogen. It is ineffective as a sanitizer and it is noxious.Total Chlorine is the total of these two levels.To eliminate the Combined Chlorine (making all the chlorine in the pool Free Chlorine) you must shock the pool to remove the contaminants. You must reach "Breakpoint Chlorination", which is the addition of chlorine to your pool equivalent to the Combined Chlorine level times 10.example:Total Chlorine = 1.5ppmFree Chlorine = 1.0ppmSo, the Combined Chlorine (the difference between the two tests) is .5ppmBreakpoint chlorination, in this example would be .5ppm X 10 = 5ppm. So, in this example, you would add enough chlorine to your pool to raise the chlorine level up by 5 parts per million.

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Can chlorine from a pool on your body turn to chloroform?

Chlorine from a pool cannot turn directly into chloroform on your body. Chloroform is a separate chemical compound that is not formed by simply having chlorine from a pool on your body.


How does chlorine hurt your body?

It melts you from the inside out


How much chlorine is in the human body?

The average adult human body contains about 95 grams of chlorine, mainly found in the form of chloride ions in bodily fluids such as blood and digestive juices. Chlorine is an essential electrolyte that helps maintain fluid balance, transmit nerve impulses, and regulate pH levels in the body.


Where is chlorine located in body?

Chlorine is very active element. It readily combine with any organic matter. So you do not find free chlorine in your body. You find the chlorine as sodium chloride out side the cells. You find double amount of chlorine in, potassium chloride, that is present inside the cells.


What is the most common anion in the body?

Chlorine is the most common anion in the body. Chlorine is an element that is utilized in industry, as well as found in common household products.


What are the main functions for chlorine in your body?

What is the main function for sulfur


What would happen if we didn't have chlorine in the body?

Without chlorine in the body, essential physiological functions such as maintaining proper balance of bodily fluids, aiding digestion, and supporting nerve function would be disrupted. Chlorine also plays a role in keeping the immune system healthy, so its absence could weaken our defense against infections and diseases.


Is it possible to have your body over heated as a result of being in chlorine too long?

Chlorine gas, you would die. Chlorinated water, yes. You still sweat in water and if you get dehydrated your body can overheat.


What happens if human body gets too much chlorine?

you die


How do you rid your body of smelling like chlorine after swimming?

Take a shower.


What are some ions found in the body?

sodium ion, chlorine ion


How does the body react to chlorine absorbed through the skin?

When chlorine is absorbed through the skin, the body may experience irritation, redness, and dryness. In some cases, it can lead to allergic reactions or chemical burns. It is important to rinse off chlorine thoroughly after exposure to minimize these effects.