Question 55
HardOriginal questionLiquid household bleach, used on white clothes and to disinfect toilets, is mainly a solution of
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Household liquid bleach is a dilute solution of sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl.
It releases chlorine-based compounds that remove colour and kill germs.
Worth noting
It should never be mixed with acidic toilet cleaners, because that releases poisonous chlorine gas.
- Concept
- Household bleach
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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