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Hydrogen + Chlorine Animation


Reaction of hydrogen and chlorine gases can be initiated by ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light breaks a chlorine molecule apart. This starts a chain reaction, which quickly forms hydrogen chloride molecules.


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