Question

How many valence electrons are present in Cl- ion​

Answer 1

Answer:

It has 7 valence electrons. Cl gains 1 electron to form Cl– ion...

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Answer 2

Hi friend!!

In a Cl atom, there are 7 valence electrons. In a Cl anion, it acquires 1 extra electron to attain it's octet structure and hence, there are 8 electrons in its outermost shell.

So the valence electrons are 8 in a Cl minus electron.

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