Question

Describe the atomic structure of chlorine and describe the relationship between these two atoms of chlorine shown below.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cl2-A Diatomic Molecule

With seven electrons in its outermost orbit--one electron short of a "stable eight"-- the element chlorine exists in nature as a diatomic molecule. This arrangement allows two chlorine atoms to share their outermost orbit electrons, achieving stability, compared to the single atom