what is chlorine and chlorite
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Chlorine is a naturally occurring element with a symbol Cl and atomic number 17. Whereas, Chloride is an ion of chlorine. ... Chlorine atoms gain one electron to become a chloride ion (Cl−). An ion cannot remain in a free state, and has to combine with another element or elements to form a compound
Chlorine is a chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17. The second-lightest of the halogens, it appears between fluorine and bromine in the periodic table and its properties are mostly intermediate between them. Chlorine is a yellow-green gas at room temperature.
Chlorite" is the name of a group of common sheet silicate minerals that form during the early stages of metamorphism. Most chlorite minerals are green in color, have a foliated appearance, perfect cleavage, and an oily to soapy feel. They are found in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.