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Elemental chlorine is a diatomic gas at room temperature.

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Is chlorine found in its elemental form in nature?

Chlorine is not found in the nature in his elemental form.


What is full form of cl2?

Elemental Chlorine


Can chlorine be found on the crust and upper layer of the mantle?

In mineral, not in pure elemental form. Many compounds containing chloride exist.


Is chlorine a vitamin?

No. Chlorine is a chemical element. In its elemental form it is highly toxic.


In what state does the chlorine element exist?

Chlorine exists as a Gas at room temperature


Do humans consume chlorine?

Humans can consume small amounts of chlorine in water and salt, but it is typically in a compound form rather than pure elemental chlorine. Chlorine is commonly used in water treatment to kill bacteria and make water safe to drink. However, ingesting large amounts of chlorine can be harmful and toxic to humans.


What atoms are in chlorine?

Chlorine (Cl) atoms make up the element chlorine.


What happens when chlorine is exposed to sunlight?

Do you mean elemental chlorine, or the "chlorine" that's used in swimming pools?Sunlight can break down swimming pool "chlorine". For that matter, it can break down elemental chlorine also, into two chlorine free radicals, which are much more reactive than elemental chlorine (which is, itself, kinda reactive). Sunlight can cause a mixture of elemental chlorine and elemental hydrogen to explode.Free radical chlorine is serious business. It's one of the prime culprits in the degradation of the Earth's ozone layer.


Which form of sulphur exist at room temperature?

elemental sulfur (yellow solid)


Is the element chlorine reactive unstable?

Chlorine is reactive in its elemental form, as it readily reacts with other elements to form compounds. It is not inherently unstable, but its reactivity can pose hazards if not handled properly.


Is chloride an ionic bond?

Chloride is an ion that can form ionic bonds. Elemental chlorine is covalently bonded.


Is chlorine atomic?

Elemental chlorine exists as a diatomic molecule.