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chlorine atom

 

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Term: Chlorine Atom

Definition:

  • A chlorine atom is a chemical species that consists of a single chloride (Cl) element, representing one of the smallest units of chlorine in its elemental form.
  • It is highly reactive and commonly found in compounds such as chlorides.
  • Sample sentences:

    1. The chlorine atom is essential for water treatment, as it can effectively sterilize and kill harmful bacteria.
    2. In organic chemistry, the substitution of a hydrogen atom with a chlorine atom in a molecule can drastically alter its properties.
    3. When a chlorine atom gains an electron, it forms a negatively charged chloride ion.

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