Chlorine is the second to lightest member of the halogen elements. It is in Group 17 (Group VIIA) and period 3 of the periodic table. The element symbol for Chlorine is Cl. Chlorine is a greenish yellow gas that is corrosive, toxic and can be irritating to the eyes and respiratory system.
Chlorine is a nonmetal that has the atomic mass of 35.45 amu. It has a melting point of -100.98 degrees Celsius and a boing point of -34.6 degrees Celsius. However, at room temperature it is a gas. Chlorine contains 17 protons and 17 electrons and also contains 18 neutrons. The density of the chemical element Chlorine is 3.214 c/cm3.
Like every member of the halogen group, chlorine has a tendency to gain one electron and become a chloride ion. Chlorine
Chlorine is a nonmetal that has the atomic mass of 35.45 amu. It has a melting point of -100.98 degrees Celsius and a boing point of -34.6 degrees Celsius. However, at room temperature it is a gas. Chlorine contains 17 protons and 17 electrons and also contains 18 neutrons. The density of the chemical element Chlorine is 3.214 c/cm3.
Like every member of the halogen group, chlorine has a tendency to gain one electron and become a chloride ion. Chlorine