Disproportionation and Water Treatment

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Chemistry (ABG) Mind Map on Disproportionation and Water Treatment, created by lily anna stokes on 21/05/2013.
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Disproportionation and Water Treatment
  1. halogens undergo disproportionation with alkalis
    1. the halogen is oxidised and reduced
    2. bleach
      1. Cl2 + 2NaOH ---> NaClO + NaCl H2O
        1. (products) sodium chlorate, sodium chloride, water
        2. used in water treatment and textiles
        3. Chlorine in water
          1. undergo's disproportionation
            1. Cl2 + H2O ---> HCl + HClO
              1. (products) hydrochloric acid, chloric(I) acid
              2. chlorate ions kill bacteria
                1. used in drinking water
                  1. kills disease-causing microorganisms
                    1. prevents growth of algae
                      1. chlorine gas is harmful to respiratory systems
                        1. liquid chlorine causes chemical burns
                          1. chlorinated hydrocarbons are carcinogenic
                        2. some water is fluoridated
                          1. helps prevent tooth decay
                            1. slight increased risk of bone cancers
                            2. all halogens except fluorine can exist in a number of oxidation states
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