Chlorine
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Who first isolated elemental chlorine?

  • Chris Smith
  • Humphrey Davy
  • Tim Harrison
  • Carl Wilhelm Scheele (correct)
  • What did Carl Wilhelm Scheele mistakenly believe about his isolation of elemental chlorine?

  • It contained oxygen (correct)
  • It was a liquid at room temperature
  • It was highly reactive with metals
  • It was a clear gas
  • What is the color of elemental chlorine at room temperature?

  • Pale, yellowy green (correct)
  • Clear and colorless
  • Bright yellow
  • Dark green
  • What was the inspiration for naming the element chlorine?

    <p>The Greek word khlôros meaning 'yellowish-green'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from disinfecting drinking water, what other 'nice' application is mentioned for chlorine?

    <p>Keeping swimming pools clean</p> Signup and view all the answers

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