Question

. Explain the following:- (iii) Chlorine (Z=17) is a p-Block element.​

Answer 1

The atomic number of Chlorine(Cl) is 17 and the electronic configuration is; 2,8,7 with seven electrons in the valence shell.

Answer 2

The atomic number of Chlorine(Cl) is 17 and the electronic configuration is; 2,8,7 with seven electrons in the valence shell.

Chlorine is a halogen in group 17 and period 3. It is very reactive and is widely used for many purposes, such as as a disinfectant. Due to its high reactivity, it is commonly found in nature bonded to many different elements.