Does chlorine gain or lose electrons?

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The question is asking whether chlorine tends to gain or lose electrons in chemical reactions, which relates to its behavior as a halogen in terms of electron affinity and ionization.

Answer

Chlorine gains one electron.

Chlorine gains one electron when it reacts to form an ion.

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Chlorine gains one electron when it reacts to form an ion.

More Information

Chlorine gains one electron to achieve a stable noble gas configuration, forming an anion with a charge of -1.

Tips

A common mistake is thinking chlorine loses electrons, but in reality, it gains an electron to form a stable ion.

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