Chlorine atom & ion lab
Change the electron count of Chlorine and inspect its charge, shells and reviewed atomic properties.
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Explanation mode
Core label represents the fixed nuclear charge; individual neutrons are not inferred from standard atomic weight.
Reviewed atomic properties
Unavailable measurements remain explicitly unavailable.
First ionization energy1251.2 kJ mol⁻¹
Covalent radius102 pm
Electronegativity3.16 Pauling
Description of this simulation
Chlorine is neutral here: 17 protons are balanced by 17 electrons across shells 2, 8, 7.
Quick test · 3 questions
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Chlorine
- Protons
- 17
- Electrons
- 17
- Shells
- 2 · 8 · 7
- Configuration
- [Ne] 3s2 3p5
- Common oxidation states
- -1, 1, 3, 5, 7
- Phase near room conditions
- gas
What this model shows — and what it simplifies
Educational ModelThe nuclear charge stays fixed at 17 protons, which is what defines Chlorine.
Where do we see this in real life?
The electron count and measured properties of Chlorine help determine how it bonds, reacts and is identified in chemical materials.
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