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Which of the following is an example of a disproportionation reaction?

the reaction of chlorine with water

the reaction of sodium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid

the reaction of chlorine with hydrogen

the reaction of sodium with water

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What are the products of the reaction of chlorine with water?

HClO and HCl

HCl and NaOH

HClO and NaCl

HClO and ClO3-

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What is the main benefit of using chlorine in water purification?

to improve the taste of the water

to remove chlorine from the water

to increase the pH of the water

to kill harmful bacteria

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The reaction of chlorine with cold, dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide forms sodium , sodium chlorate(I) and water.

chloride

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The oxidation numbers of chlorine in HClO is  and in HCl. 

+1
-1

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What is the name of a redox reaction in which the same element is both oxidised and reduced?

disproportionation

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List one benefit and one risk of using chlorine in water purification.

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What is the term for a chemical reaction where atoms of the same element can be both oxidised and reduced?

disproportionation

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