Chlorine
Element Research
Chlorine Info
Element Name is Chlorine
Atomic Number is 17
Atomic Symbol is CI
Atomic Mass (with units) is 35.453amu
There are 17 Protons, 17 Electrons, 18 Neutrons
It was discovered in 1774
Where can it be currently found/how made: Found in salt or halite. They extract chlorides through oxidation and electrolysis.
The discoverer is Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Physical Descriptions: Gas, color is a greenish-yellow, non-element, Melting Point: -34.04C/-29.27F, and Boiling Point: -101.5C/150.7F
The group is 17 and the period is 3
Pools
Kill bacteria like algae.
Bleach
Great stain remover
Paint
Pool surface protection that has chlorine
How Chlorine's Used
Everybody uses chlorine in pools because it purifies water. Chlorine purifies water everywhere. Chlorine is used in plastic, polymer and solvents. Chlorine disenfects and purifies stuff. That's why chlorine is used. Chlorine is used in bleach because it removes stains. It's used in antiseptics, medicine, pesticides and paint too. Great at killing bacteria and germs.
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