What occurs when electrons are added to the chlorine molecule, Cl2?
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Addition of electrons is the property of an atom which is known as electron affinity.
Chlorine is an electronegative atom it means it can accept electrons.
When an electron is added to the chlorine atom it develops a negative charge and is known as an anion.
Cl2+2e----------->2Cl-
Chlorine is an electronegative atom it means it can accept electrons.
When an electron is added to the chlorine atom it develops a negative charge and is known as an anion.
Cl2+2e----------->2Cl-
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