Chlorine (Halogens) trivia
Chlorine (Halogens) Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Question 1
Why is chlorine added to drinking water?
Chlorine forms disinfecting compounds in water that inactivate many bacteria and viruses.
Question 2
When chlorine dissolves in water, which compound provides much of the disinfecting action?
Chlorine also forms hydrochloric acid, but hypochlorous acid is the more powerful antimicrobial species in the mixture.
Question 3
What can chlorine bleach and ammonia produce when mixed?
The reaction can release irritating chloramine gases, so bleach and ammonia cleaners should never be combined.
Question 4
Chlorine's name comes from Greek for which color?
The Greek word khlōros means pale green, matching chlorine gas's yellow-green appearance.