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The summer heat makes people long for a refreshing dip at the local pool. However, before you jump you’ll want to know this about the "clean" pool smell.

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Learn the chemical name of bleaching powder, its formula (Ca(OCl)Cl), properties, uses in disinfectants & industry, and how it differs from chlorine.