Explanation:
Chlorine forms hypochlorous acid (HOCl) which is a strong oxidizing agent that destroys bacteria and viruses. It does not remove particles (filtration does) or dissolved salts.
Explanation:
Highly reactive metals like sodium, potassium, calcium, and aluminum cannot be reduced by chemical reducing agents like carbon. They are extracted by the electrolysis of their molten chlorides or oxides. For example, sodium is extracted by the electrolysis of molten NaCl in the Down's cell.
Explanation:
The thermite process involves the reduction of a metal oxide by aluminum powder, which is highly exothermic. It is used to extract metals like chromium, manganese, and iron from their oxides (e.g., Cr2O3 + 2Al -> 2Cr + Al2O3). It is also practically used for welding iron railway tracks.
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