Question

(a) What is the chemical name of bleaching powder?
(b) What is the chemical formula of bleaching powder?
(c) What are the materials used for the preparation of bleaching powder?
(d) State one use of bleaching powder (other than bleaching).

Answer 1

(a) The chemical name of bleaching powder is calcium oxychloride.

(b) The chemical formula of bleaching powder is CaOCl₂.

(c) The substances used for the preparation of bleaching powder are chlorine (Cl₂) and slaked lime [Ca(OH)₂].

(d) Bleaching powder is used as a disinfectant. It is used for making drinking water free from germs.