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From the symbol $_{17} C l^{35}$ , write the distribution of electron in an atom of chlorine.

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The electronic configuration of chlorine $= 1 s^{2}, 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6}, 3 s^{2} 3 p^{5}$

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