How many electrons will chlorine gain or lose when it forms an ion?
A)lose 1
B)gain 1
C)lose 7
D)gain 2
E)lose 3

Name: How many electrons will chlorine gain or lose when it forms an ion? A)lose 1 B)gain 1 C)lose 7 D)gain 2 E)lose 3
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Chlorine has 7 valence electrons and needs 1 more electron to attain a stable octet. Therefore, it will gain 1 electron to form a negatively charged ion (anion).

How Many Electrons Will Chlorine Gain or Lose When It