chlorine atom

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Term: Chlorine Atom

Definition:

A chlorine atom is a chemical species that consists of a single chloride (Cl) element, representing one of the smallest units of chlorine in its elemental form.

It is highly reactive and commonly found in compounds such as chlorides.

Sample sentences:

The chlorine atom is essential for water treatment, as it can effectively sterilize and kill harmful bacteria.
In organic chemistry, the substitution of a hydrogen atom with a chlorine atom in a molecule can drastically alter its properties.
When a chlorine atom gains an electron, it forms a negatively charged chloride ion.

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