The periodic table/Chlorine
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Discovery
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[edit | edit source]Name: Chlorine Symbol: Cl Date of Discovery: 1774 Discoverer: Carl Wilhelm Scheele Atomic number: 17 Atomic Mass: 35.4527 amu Classification: Group 17 (Halogen) |
Protons: 17 Electrons: 17 Neutrons: 18 Color: Green |
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic Melting Point: -100.98 °C Boiling Point: -34.6 °C Common uses Used in chlorinating water, production of acid (HCl), in cells and batteries. |
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