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chlorine and oxygen are both gases at room temp. what are some characteristics properties of chlorine that distinguishes it from oxygen
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Answered by GPT-4o mini
Chlorine is a greenish-yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor, and it is highly reactive, particularly as a strong oxidizing agent. In contrast, oxygen is a colorless, odorless gas that supports combustion and is essential for respiration in organisms, exhibiting a more stable and less reactive nature compared to chlorine.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Chlorine is a greenish-yellow gas with a strong smell and is very reactive, while oxygen is a colorless, odorless gas that helps things burn and is important for breathing.