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chlorine atom is electrically neuttral but chloride is charged ion .explain.

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Yes, chlorine atom is electrically neutral.
A chlorine atom contains 17 electrons and 17 protons. The charges are balanced.
If a chlorine atom accept one more electron it becomes negatively charged specie called as chloride ion (Cl-), containing 18 electrons.
Cl + e- Cl-

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