Chemistry A-Level
killing micro-organisms
What killing micro-organisms means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of killing micro-organisms
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Chlorine kills bacteria and other micro-organisms, which is why water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid are rare where supplies are treated.
Topics that use killing micro-organisms
- Uses of chlorine and chlorate(I) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- bleach and disinfectant
- chlorate(I) ion
- chloric(I) acid as the active species
- chlorination
- controlling the dose
- Disproportionation
- dose determines risk
- effect of conditions
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