When the pH is between 5 and 10, the chlorine in the water acts as ______

Disinfectants are chemical agents that are designed to destroy or inactivate microorganisms. For example, Chlorinated disinfectants are often used in hospitals, quarantine facilities, and other public areas to fight the spread of viruses.
Topics include: Methods of Disinfection, Chlorination, Forms of Chlorination, Factors Affecting Chlorination, Kinetics of Chemical Disinfection, & Iodine, Bromine and Ozone Treatment.