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bleach - NaClO

chlorate ion โ€“ ClO-

chloric (I) acid - HClO

diatomic โ€“ molecules that exist as two atoms covalently bonded together.

displacement โ€“ the reaction when a more reactive halogen reacts with a compound containing a less reactive halogen.

halide โ€“ the name of a halogen when it has reacted with another substance and gained a full outer electron shell.

halogen โ€“ an element that belongs to group 7 of the periodic table.

hydrogen halide โ€“ a compound formed from the reaction between hydrogen and a halogen.

metal halide โ€“ a compound formed from the reaction between a metal and a halogen.

sublime - to change from a solid to a gas without first becoming a liquid.

volatile โ€“ a substance that evaporates or produces vapour at relatively low temperatures.