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Give one word for the following.

A non-metal which is used in purification of drinking water.


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  • Chlorine is used as a purifying agent of water.
  • It is used as a disinfectant as it has the properties to kill the pathogens and bacteria
  • The chlorine when used in a definite amount proves to be very effective in the purification of the drinking water. It does not make the water toxic.
  • But if it is used in excess it can prove to be harmful to us. Excess chlorine is removed from water by treating it with sulphur dioxide.

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