Chlorine

Products Chlorine gas is available from specialty retailers as a liquid in compressed gas cylinders. Structure and properties Chlorine (Cl, 35.45 u) is a chemical element with atomic number 17 that belongs to the halogens and nonmetals and exists as a yellow-green gas with a strong and irritating odor. Molecularly, it is diatomic (Cl2 resp. … Chlorine

Hydrogen

Products Hydrogen is commercially available as compressed gas in compressed gas cylinders. In many countries, it is available from PanGas, for example. Structure and properties Hydrogen (H, atomic number: 1, atomic mass: 1.008) is the first and simplest chemical element in the periodic table and the most abundant in the universe. On Earth, for example, … Hydrogen

Redox Reactions

Definition A redox reaction (reduction-oxidation reaction) is a chemical reaction in which electrons are transferred and the oxidation state changes. An example is the oxidation of elemental magnesium with oxygen: 2 Mg (elemental magnesium) + O2 (oxygen) 2 MgO (magnesium oxide). In this process, magnesium is called a reducing agent. It gives off two electrons. … Redox Reactions

Burns (Chemistry)

Note about this article This article refers to burns in chemistry. See also under burns (medicine). Burns In chemistry, a combustion usually refers to an oxidation in which heat, light, fire, and energy are released. For example, the alkane octane is an important component of gasoline: C8H18 (octane) + 12.5 O2 (oxygen) 8 CO2 (carbon … Burns (Chemistry)

Sodium Chloride

Products Pharmacopeia-grade sodium chloride is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Available medications include, for example, nasal sprays, irrigation solutions, injection, infusion, and inhalation solutions. Structure and properties The officinal sodium chloride (NaCl, Mr = 58.44 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder, colorless crystals, or white beads. It is slightly soluble in water, practically insoluble … Sodium Chloride

Hydrochloric Acid

Products Hydrochloric acid is available in various concentrations at specialty stores. Structure and properties Hydrochloric acid is the name given to an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride gas (HCl). Concentrated hydrochloric acid exists as a clear, colorless liquid that fumes in air with a pungent odor and is miscible with water. It has a concentration … Hydrochloric Acid

Disinfectant

Products Disinfectants are commercially available in the form of sprays, as solutions, gels, soaps and as soaked swabs, among others. A distinction can be made between products intended for use on humans (skin, mucous membranes) and those intended for objects and surfaces. In addition to medical devices, medicinal products are also approved. These include, for … Disinfectant