Is it already in it's simplest form?
2007-08-12 11:46:53 · 5 answers · asked by Pretty_Trini_Rican 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Regular bleach is 5-10% sodium hypochlorite with the pH adjusted on the basic side. If you go to powdered or colorfast bleach you will find different formulations. You can find the MSDSs of various types at the second reference.
2007-08-12 13:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by Peter Boiter Woods 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a 5% or 10% solution of sodium hypochloride dissolved in water. Its chemical formula is NaClO and in its pure form is an extremly powerful oxidizing agent.
2007-08-12 11:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite or NaOCl.
2007-08-12 11:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an solution of sodium hypochlorite
2007-08-12 15:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chlorine
2007-08-13 04:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by Doc^chem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋