Bleach

Question 1

How is bleach made

Answer 1

Disproportionation reaction

Question 2

What disproportionation reaction makes bleach

Answer 2

Chlorine and sodium hydroxide forms sodium chlorate solution

Question 3

Bleach reaction

Answer 3

2NaOH(aq) + Cl2(aq)

-> NaCIO (aq) + NaCl (aq) + H20 )

Question 4

What is disproportionation

Answer 4

When a substance is simultaneously reduced and oxidised

Question 5

Uses of sodium chlorate

Answer 5

Treating water

Bleaching paper and fabrics

Cleaning agents