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29 July, 22:59

Chlorine has an atomic number of 17. it often forms an ion by gaining 1 electron. what would its charge be?

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  1. 29 July, 23:16
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    Since the Chlorine gained an electron, it became a chlorine ion with + 1 charge. Therefore, it is Cl⁺¹.
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