How Many Unpaired Electrons Does Chlorine Have in Its Ground

question 78

Multiple Choice

How many unpaired electrons does chlorine have in its ground state?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 17
• D) 1
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Afferent Arteriole

The small artery that carries blood toward the nephrons in the kidney.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is a specialized structure in the kidney that plays a key role in regulating blood pressure and filtrate formation by managing the release of renin.

Juxtaglomerular Cells

Specialized cells in the kidneys that help regulate blood pressure by secreting renin in response to blood pressure changes.

Macula Densa

Cells of the distal convoluted tubule located at the renal corpuscle and forming part of the juxtaglomerular apparatus.