Chlorine is a chemical compound that is used as a water purifier and disinfectant. This substance is a white solid, highly soluble in water, and is effective in disinfecting swimming pools, drinking water and sewage. When calcium hypochlorite dissolves in water, it releases hypochlorous acid.
It is a natural chemical element that is one of the main bases of existing materials. Chlorine is scattered throughout the rocks of the Earth's continents and is more concentrated in salty oceans. Chlorine is an essential nutrient for plants and animals.
