Chlorine
Name:
Chlorine ['clɔəri:n]
Elem.
Total
Name
Atomic Mass
(g/mol)
Percentage
Mass
Cl
1
Chlorine
35.453
100%
35.45
→ Cl
Total: 35.453 (g/mol)
Chlorine element has 17 protons, 18 neutrons and 17 electrons. It is one of the
Halogens which are very reactive. It is existed as chlorine gas Cl2 at room temperature, which is
harmful when inhaled.
» Common Chlorine compounds:
• Chlorine Gas, Cl2
• Chloric Acid, HClO3
• Chlorous Acid, HClO2
• Hypochlorous Acid, HClO
• Perchloric Acid, HClO4
• Sodium Chloride, NaCl
• Magnesium Chloride, MgCl2
• Sodium Hypochlorite, NaClO
• Sodium Chlorate, NaClO3
