Question 2024 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
What is the approximate available chlorine content of commercial sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach) used at water plants?
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- C: 10 to 15 percent
Explanation
Bulk sodium hypochlorite is generally delivered at 10 to 15 percent. Calcium hypochlorite (HTH) is about 65 to 70 percent, and chlorine gas is about 100 percent.
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