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1 mark · EasyState the charge on the ion formed by a chlorine atom.
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1–
Also accept: -1; Cl–; Negative one
Common mistakes: +1; 1+
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B1 · 1 mark · States the correct charge on a chloride ion: 1– (or -1, Cl–)
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Chlorine forms a 1– ion (Cl–) by gaining one electron.