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Because the number of protons in chlorine atom and chloride ion are the same (17 protons). The element argon has 18 protons.

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Why doesnt noble gases on the periodic table react easily with other atoms?

Noble gases have full outer electron shells, making them very stable and unreactive. Their electron configuration is already highly stable, so they do not readily gain, lose, or share electrons with other atoms to form chemical bonds. This lack of reactivity is due to their already satisfied electron configurations.


What are the following elements is an halogen?

bromine <><><><><> Halogens are group 17 elements, like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine, and uus-117.


Why does a pool change blond hair green?

A pool can turn blond hair green due to the presence of copper particles in the water. When copper oxidizes, it can bind to the protein in hair and create a green tint. Additionally, chlorine in the pool can also react with hair, especially blond hair, contributing to the green color.


Noble gas with two electrons?

Helium... that's what i found in chemicalelements.com ... but on my science homework (Crossword) it doesnt fit because of the L in Chlorine. :/ Helium is a noble gas with 2 electrons. (Respond to earlier message:) I have the same science homework, and if it still helps, 18 down is Fluorine, not Chlorine. And 20 across is Helium.


Why is usually only one electron removed from an atom?

An electron has several shells with electron. When these shells are completely filled, the most outer shell doesnt relatively feel much attraction of the electrons towards the nucleus. Therefore it is possible that one electron gets out of the shells. If this is done, the atom has too little amount of electrons, it needs one more. The attraction force is then increased, which means it takes a lot of more energy to remove the second electron, let alone the third

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Why are sodium and chlorine a good match for making a molecule?

Because sodium has the configuration of [Ne]3s1 it will empty the 3s orbital and create an ion with a charge of Na1+. Chlorine will do the opposite. Its configuration is [Ne]3s2,2p5 it will gain a electron to fill its s and p orbital. Because sodium doesnt want its extra s electron and chlorine is looking to gain a p electron, when the two react the electron is transferred to the chlorine. Their electronegativity is so far apart the it forms a stable Sodium Chloride molecule.


How chlorine forms anions?

Chlorine can form anions by gaining one electron to achieve a full outer shell of electrons. This extra electron gives the chlorine atom a negative charge, resulting in the formation of the chloride ion (Cl-).


Can chlorine lead to cancer?

No it just doesnt


How does salt water affect chlorine demand?

It doesnt Chlorine demand is afected by the amount of bio material entering the water.


Is calcium and chlorine conduct electricity when dissolved in water?

no it doesnt i try to do that in my class so the answer is no.


Use electron configurations to explain why copper is paramagnetic while its 1 ion is not?

Copper has an electron configuration of [Ar] 3d10 4s1, with a fully filled d orbital. This stability allows for unpaired electrons, making copper paramagnetic. When it forms a 1+ ion, it loses the 4s electron, resulting in a filled 3d orbital, leading to no unpaired electrons and making it diamagnetic.


How well does chlorine conduct electricity and heat?

Chlorine is a poor conductor of electricity and heat. It is a nonmetal element with low electrical and thermal conductivity properties.


Does chlorine evaporate?

Yes, chlorine can evaporate at room temperature. As a gas, it is released from surfaces where it has been applied, such as in swimming pools or cleaning products. However, it is important to handle chlorine safely as inhaling high concentrations can be harmful.


What is chlorides atomic number?

Chloride is an ion. It doesnt have a atomic number.


Why don't saltwater pools need chlorine?

to kill all the bad things that might get in there when you go in it but doesnt hurt you


How does t cell become immunocompetent?

it doesnt


Why doesnt a neon atom tend to gain electrons?

Neon is a noble gas, meaning its outer electron shell is already filled, making it very stable. Since it already has a full outer electron shell, neon atoms do not tend to gain or lose electrons because they are in a stable configuration.