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A-LevelChemistryEquilibria9701/12 · May/June 2010 · Q121 Mark

Swimming pool water can be kept free of harmful bacteria by adding aqueous sodium chlorate(I), NaOCl. This reacts with water to produce HOCl molecules which kill bacteria. OCl⁻(aq) + H2O ⇌ OH⁻(aq) + HOCl(aq) In bright sunshine, the OCl⁻ ion is broken down by ultra-violet light. OCl⁻(aq) + uv light → Cl⁻(aq) + ½O2(g) Which method would maintain the highest concentration of HOCl(aq)?

Aacidify the pool water
Badd a solution of chloride ions
Cadd a solution of hydroxide ions
Dbubble air through the water

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A: acidify the pool water

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Equilibria, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 12.

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