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18 August, 06:50

A chlorine atom has 17 protons and 17 electrons. How many protons and electrons make up a chlorine ion of - 1 charge?

17 protons, 17 electrons

17 protons, 16 electrons

17 protons, 18 electrons

16 protons, 17 electrons

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  1. 18 August, 06:57
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    17 protons, 18 electrons.

    a - 1 charge means there is an extra electron. if it was + 1 charge there would be 16 electrons
  2. 18 August, 07:07
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    17 protons make up a chlorine ion
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