Which of These Substances Is the Active Ingredient in Ordinary

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of these substances is the active ingredient in ordinary household bleach

• A) HCl
• B) Cl₂
• C) NaCl
• D) NaClO
• E) NaClO₄

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Definitions:

Surface Area

The total area covered by the outer layer of an object, measured in square units.

Lymphatic Tissue

Specialized tissue in the lymphatic system involved in immune responses.

Tongue

A muscular organ in the mouth of most vertebrates, involved in taste, swallowing, and speech.

Hepatic Lobules

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