Predict the charge of the most stable ion of chlorine.
A) 3+
B) 1-
C) 2-
D) 2+
E) 1+

Name: Predict the charge of the most stable ion of chlorine. A) 3+ B) 1- C) 2- D) 2+ E) 1+
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Chlorine belongs to group 17, also called the halogen group, and has 7 valence electrons. In order to become more stable, chlorine can gain an electron to form an anion, and the most stable ion will have a full octet by having gained one electron, resulting in a charge of 1-.

Predict the Charge of the Most Stable Ion of Chlorine