Compare: chlorine atom and chloride ion, with respect to (i) atom… - Vidyadip

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Compare:
chlorine atom and chloride ion, with respect to
(i) atomic structure
(ii) electrical state
(iii) chemical action
(iv) toxicity

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Answer

Chlorine atom and chlorine ion
(i) Chlorine atom has 7 electrons in its M shell while Chloride ion has 8 electrons in the same shell.
(ii) Chlorine atom is neutral while chloride ion is negatively charged.
(iii) Chlorine atom is highly reactive while its ion is inert.
iv) Chlorine gas is poisonous while chloride ion is non-poisonous.

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