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It lyses the cell membrane, destroying the structural integrity of the cell and allowing its contents to dissociate into the surrounding environment where they cease to communicate and function as a whole. It also just keeps ripping the bacteria until its gone
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe body of a bacteria contains water,when chlorine combines with it form Hcl and water.
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∙ 15y agoIt breaks the chemical bonds in their molecules.
It attacks the lipids in their cell walls {the bricks in their fort}
and kill the enzymes {the bad guys} inside.
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∙ 13y agothere is only one chlorine you can only get one so it's not different types it's just chlorine lollolololl
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Is chloride used in public water to kill bacteria?
Chlorine is a common chemical used to kill bacteria in U.S. public water systems.
Why is chlorine used in swimmining pools?
To prevent algae from growing and to kill bacteria
Which allows more bacteria salt water or chlorine?
Both will kill bacteria if you add them to water however there are lots of bacteria adapted to live in salt water but I don't know of many adapted to live with chlorine.
Does chlorine kill fish?
Yes, chlorine can kill fish. Fish can swallow it. Yes, chlorine can kill fish. Fish can swallow it. Yes, chlorine can kill fish. Fish can swallow it.
Does chlorine raise or lower pH?
depending on the volume of chlorine you put in your pool. Chlorination or simply the adding of chlorine to water is extensively used in many water treatment facilities primarily to disinfect or kill harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria.
Why do they use chlorine in pools?
To kill bacteria
Is chlorine with water in it explosive?
No. In fact chlorine is added to swimming pools to kill bacteria.
Which substance is often used to kill bacteria in water?
You are probably thinking of chlorine.
Where chlorine gas is used to kill bacteria?
It is often used in pools to kill both algae and bacteria that is produced.
What is added to drinking water to kill the bacteria in it?
Bacteria (usually) can be killed with ordinary soap or diluted cholrine bleach.
Is chlorine the gas used by white blood cells to kill bacteria?
No. White blood cells do not use chlorine or any other gas. Chlorine would not be effective is it is as toxic to us as it is to bacteria. White blood cells kill bacteria by consuming them and then breaking them down with enzymes.
What non metal is used to kill harmful bacteria in swimming pools?
Chlorine is used to kill bacteria in swimming pools. It's the same thing used to clean your drinking water.
Is chloride used in public water to kill bacteria?
Chlorine is a common chemical used to kill bacteria in U.S. public water systems.
Why is chlorine used in swimmining pools?
To prevent algae from growing and to kill bacteria
What is a green gas used to kill bacteria in water?
Chlorine, with formula Cl2.
Why do swimmers taste pool water?
The water has chlorine in it to kill bacteria and viruses, so they are really tasting the chlorine, not the water.
What is added to drinking water?
All sorts of things are added to water, from whiskey to orange juice. If you mean added by the public water supply company, the common ones are chlorine to kill bacteria and fluoride to reduce tooth decay.
