Estimating the concentration of bleach

The tops of three different plastic bottles containing bleach and other household chemicals

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Compare the chlorine content and concentration of sodium hypochlorite in different bleaches in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

In this experiment, students add excess hydrogen peroxide to measured samples of household bleach, collecting and measuring the volume of oxygen produced. 

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