What is the charge on Cl (chloride) and why is it called an anion?

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Samarendra · Answer 1 · 2023-04-11T09:33:55+0000

Cl (chloride) have negative charge Cl-, and it's called an anion bcz when an atom gains one or more electrons, a negative ion is formed, which makes the atom has more electrons than protons.

What is the charge on Cl (chloride) and why is it called an anion?

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