17 Cl Chlorine 35.45 u

Chlorine

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Period
3
Group
17
Block
p-block
Phase (STP)
Gas

Chlorine is a highly reactive halogen used extensively in water purification. It is the second lightest halogen and an essential element for life.

Appearance: Pale yellow-green gas

Physical Properties

Atomic Mass 35.45 u
Density 0.003214 g/cm³
Melting Point -101.5 °C
Boiling Point -34.0 °C
Phase at STP Gas
Atomic Radius 79.0 pm

Electronic Properties

Electronegativity 3.16
Ionization Energy 1251.2 eV
Electron Affinity 349.0 eV
Valence Electrons 7

Electron Configuration

Configuration [Ne] 3s² 3p⁵

Electron Shell Configuration

Chlorine electron shell configuration Cl 2e⁻ 8e⁻ 7e⁻

Position in Periodic Table

Chlorine position in the periodic table Cl

Discovery

Discovered by: Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Year: 1774

Compounds Containing Chlorine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chlorine?
Chlorine (Cl) is a chemical element with atomic number 17. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a halogen.
What are the key properties of Chlorine?
Chlorine has an atomic mass of 35.45 u, density of 0.003214 g/cm³, melting point of -101.5°C, boiling point of -34.0°C.
What is the electron configuration of Chlorine?
The electron configuration of Chlorine is [Ne] 3s2 3p5. It is in the p-block of the periodic table.
Who discovered Chlorine?
Chlorine was discovered by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1774.
What is the electronegativity of Chlorine?
Chlorine has an electronegativity of 3.16 on the Pauling scale.