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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Chlorine has seven electrons in its valence shell. It accepts an electron to complete its octet and becomes a chlorine ion (Cl-). What is the nature of this chlorine ion? Cation Anion Metal ion

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@MelissaHolmes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hi!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hello

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cation is positive anion is negative

OpenStudy (anonymous):

metal ion applies only if your element is a metal, and chlorine is a gas.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so, with my above info, what do u think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c is metal ion, right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that is good

OpenStudy (anonymous):

actualy, wait anion

OpenStudy (anonymous):

* actually... i cant spell :(

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