Reactions of chlorine with water or halide ions

An image of the periodic table with chlorine in focus, showing its name, symbol, atomic number and mass

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Generate chlorine gas on a microscale and investigate its reactions with water or halide ions in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

In this experiment, students use microscale apparatus to produce chlorine gas, using it directly to investigate any reaction with water or a range of halide ions in solution.

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