Chromyl chloride facts for kids
Chromyl chloride, also known as chromium oxychloride is a chemical compound. It has the formula CrO2Cl2. It is an red liquid. It is made by reacting hydrochloric acid with chromium(VI) oxide or potassium chromate. It is a strong oxidizing agent. When it is mixed with sulfur it oxidizes it. It is the result of a test for chloride. It is toxic because it contains chromium in its +6 oxidation state. It also contains some hydrochloric acid. It reacts with grease and some plastics.
Related pages
Images for kids
-
Chromyl chloride is often stored in sealed glass ampoules to prevent vapours leaking out of the container
See also
In Spanish: Cloruro de cromilo para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Chromyl chloride Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.