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How many electrons are in chlorine-35

How many electrons are in chlorine-35-example-1

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18 Electrons


Explanation:
Chlorine-35 is an element with an atomic number of 17. The atomic number is equal to the number of protons and electrons for a neutral atom. However, 35 Cl− has a negative 1 charge which means that there are more than 1 electron compared to the number of protons. Hence, there are 18 electrons in the ion.
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