What is Chromium(II) chloride?
'''Chromium(II) chloride''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is CrCl<sub>2</sub>. It is a white [[crystalline]] chemical. It dissolves in water to produce a bright blue solution. It is a strong [[reducing agent]]. If the water has a little acid in it, [[hydrogen]] is produced. If the water has a little base in it, [[chromium(II) oxide]] is produced. The water needs to be very pure. It is made by reacting [[chromium(III) chloride]] and [[hydrogen]] at a high temperature. It can also be made by [[reduction (chemistry)|reduction]] of chromium(III) chloride with [[zinc]]. It is used in science research. == Related pages == *[[Chromium(III) oxide]] *[[Chromium(VI) oxide]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Chlorine compounds]] [[Category:Chromium compounds]]