The periodic table/Chlorine

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Quick Facts

Name: Chlorine Symbol: Cl Date of Discovery: 1774 Discoverer: Carl Wilhelm Scheele Atomic number: 17 Atomic Mass: 35.4527 amu Classification: Group 17 (Halogen)

Protons: 17 Electrons: 17 Neutrons: 18 Color: Green

Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic Melting Point: -100.98 °C Boiling Point: -34.6 °C Common uses Used in chlorinating water, production of acid (HCl), in cells and batteries.

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