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A chlorine radical is simply Cl. with no charge but free electrons wanting to bond. A Cl atom basically. A chlorine molecule is Cl2 (two atoms bonded covalently). A chloride ion is Cl-. Many people confuse an ion with a radical. They are not the same.

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Is chlorine a monatomic at room temperature?

No, chlorine typically exists as a diatomic molecule at room temperature. Monatomic chlorine is a free radical and is very reactive. Thus, chlorine atoms in elemental chlorine are almost always bonded to one another under typical conditions.


Is ocl2 a free radical?

No, OCl2 is not a free radical. OCl2 is the chemical formula for chlorine dioxide, which is a neutral molecule composed of one chlorine atom and two oxygen atoms. Free radicals are highly reactive species with unpaired electrons, whereas chlorine dioxide has all of its electrons paired, making it a stable compound.


What is the mechanism for radical substitution in CFCs?

In the mechanism of radical substitution in CFCs, a chlorine radical (Cl•) is generated by the homolytic cleavage of a C-Cl bond in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) light. This chlorine radical then attacks a C-H bond in a methane molecule, forming a new radical intermediate and releasing HCl. Finally, the new radical can continue the chain reaction by attacking another C-H bond, leading to the overall substitution of a chlorine atom for a hydrogen atom.


How many electron in chlorine free radical?

7 electrons in 3s and 3p (outermost) orbitals


What is the equation of butane with chlorine?

The reaction between butane (C₄H₁₀) and chlorine (Cl₂) is a free radical halogenation reaction. This reaction can result in the substitution of one or more hydrogen atoms on the butane molecule with chlorine atoms, leading to the formation of different chlorinated butane derivatives. The specific equation will depend on the conditions of the reaction and the extent of substitution desired.

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Is chlorine a monatomic at room temperature?

No, chlorine typically exists as a diatomic molecule at room temperature. Monatomic chlorine is a free radical and is very reactive. Thus, chlorine atoms in elemental chlorine are almost always bonded to one another under typical conditions.


Is ocl2 a free radical?

No, OCl2 is not a free radical. OCl2 is the chemical formula for chlorine dioxide, which is a neutral molecule composed of one chlorine atom and two oxygen atoms. Free radicals are highly reactive species with unpaired electrons, whereas chlorine dioxide has all of its electrons paired, making it a stable compound.


What is the mechanism for radical substitution in CFCs?

In the mechanism of radical substitution in CFCs, a chlorine radical (Cl•) is generated by the homolytic cleavage of a C-Cl bond in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) light. This chlorine radical then attacks a C-H bond in a methane molecule, forming a new radical intermediate and releasing HCl. Finally, the new radical can continue the chain reaction by attacking another C-H bond, leading to the overall substitution of a chlorine atom for a hydrogen atom.


What is CFC and how is the ozone molecule destroyed by CFCs?

A CFC is a molecule which consists of Chlorine, Fluorine and Carbon only. Ozone is destroyed due to the formation of a chlorine free radical. For example, the CFC CCl2F2 photo-dissociates (decomposes due to UV rays) to form the chlorine free radical and this then reacts with ozone breaking it down into oxygen. The main problem with CFCs is that after destroying the ozone molecule, the chlorine free radical regenerates and can destroy more ozone in a massive chain reaction.


What is the difference between a radical and a square root?

They are the same.


What is a stable radical?

A stable radical is a radical that is not changing. A radical is a molecule or atom that has an unpaired electron.


Why do hydrogen combines with chlorine in sunlight?

It is a photochemical reaction; the diatomic molecule of chlorine is photochemically (under the action of photons) dissociated in chlorine radicals. Chlorine radicals react with the diatomic molecule of hydrogen to form hydrogen chloride (HCl). A radical chain reaction was initiated and is continued. For details you can read a very interesting article at the link below.


What is the difference between a radical and a conservation?

Wrong question. Radicals can be either liberal or conservative; they just have to be radical, that is, pretty extreme.


How many electron in chlorine free radical?

7 electrons in 3s and 3p (outermost) orbitals


What is the equation of butane with chlorine?

The reaction between butane (C₄H₁₀) and chlorine (Cl₂) is a free radical halogenation reaction. This reaction can result in the substitution of one or more hydrogen atoms on the butane molecule with chlorine atoms, leading to the formation of different chlorinated butane derivatives. The specific equation will depend on the conditions of the reaction and the extent of substitution desired.


Is Cl a radical?

No, Cl is not a radical. It is the chemical symbol for chlorine, a halogen element commonly found in nature. A radical is a molecule or atom that contains at least one unpaired electron, making it highly reactive.


What is the difference between a radical equation and a quadratic equation?

radical equations have sq roots, cube roots etc. Quadratic equations have x2.