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Which of the following gases will ignite at the lowest concentration in air?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Chemical Properties
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Which of the following chemicals is commonly listed as the hazardous ingredient in household bleach?
A
Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO)
B
Calcium carbonate (CaCO_3)
C
Potassium iodide (KI)
D
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
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Understand that household bleach is a common cleaning agent used for disinfecting and whitening.
Recall that the active hazardous ingredient in household bleach is responsible for its disinfecting properties.
Identify that Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is the chemical compound commonly used in bleach for its strong oxidizing and bleaching abilities.
Recognize that Calcium carbonate (CaCO_3), Potassium iodide (KI), and Sodium chloride (NaCl) do not have the same bleaching or disinfecting properties as Sodium hypochlorite.
Conclude that Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is the hazardous ingredient typically listed in household bleach.
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