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Chloride [[Ions]] are formed from the element [[Chlorine|chlorine]] when it | <sup></sup>Chloride [[Ions]] are formed from the element [[Chlorine|chlorine]] when it gains an [[Electron|electron]] to form an [[Anion|anion]]. As shown by this equation: | ||
Cl + | Cl<sub>2</sub><sub></sub> + 2e<sup>-</sup> = 2Cl<sup>-</sup> | ||
<sup></sup>Chloride ions now have an electronic configuration of [Ne] 3s<sup>2</sup> 3p<sup>6</sup> | |||
This is a more stable configuration and due to the negative charge, this ion has the ability to be a [[nucleophile|nucleophile]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:23, 26 November 2012
Chloride Ions are formed from the element chlorine when it gains an electron to form an anion. As shown by this equation:
Cl2 + 2e- = 2Cl-
Chloride ions now have an electronic configuration of [Ne] 3s2 3p6
This is a more stable configuration and due to the negative charge, this ion has the ability to be a nucleophile.