How many protons are in a chlorine ion?

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Biology

6 June, 12:12

How many protons are in a chlorine ion?

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Taylor Larson · Answer 1

17 protons

Explanation:

A neutral chlorine atom contains 17 protons and 17 electrons. By adding one more electron we get a negatively charged Cl⁻ ion with a net charge of - 1 and the number of electrons become 18. But the number of protons remain unchange

Mara Horton · Answer 2

17 protons in a chlorine ion