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The chlorine atom is electrically neutral but chloride ion is charged. Explain.

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Answered by bsidhardhareddy
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Yes, chlorine atom is electrically neutral. A chlorine atom contains 17 electrons and 17 protons. The charges are balanced. If a chlorine atom accept one more electron it becomes negatively charged specie called as chloride ion

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