The periodic table
1 mark · EasyWhat is the number of electrons in a neutral atom of chlorine?
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17
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Common mistakes: Using mass number; 18
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A1 · 1 mark · States 17 electrons.
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Atomic number of chlorine is 17. In a neutral atom, electrons = protons, so 17 electrons.