The Cl^- Ion Has a Single Negative Charge and the Atomic

question 39

Multiple Choice

The Cl^- ion has a single negative charge and the atomic number of 17. How many electrons are on its innermost shell?

• A) 18
• B) 17
• C) 9
• D) 2

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