A chlorine atom has 17 protons and 17 electrons. How many protons and electrons make up a chlorine ion of - 1 charge?

17 protons, 17 electrons

17 protons, 16 electrons

17 protons, 18 electrons

16 protons, 17 electrons

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Broderick Franklin

16 July, 17:47

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Dallas Webb · Answer 1

17 protons, 18 electrons.

a - 1 charge means there is an extra electron. if it was + 1 charge there would be 16 electrons

Tiffany Mathis · Answer 2

Tiffany Mathis 16 July, 21:08

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17 protons make up a chlorine ion

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