How many valence electrons does chlorine have?

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The question is asking for the number of valence electrons in a chlorine atom, which is a specific fact related to the element's electron configuration.

Answer

7

The final answer is 7

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The final answer is 7

More Information

Chlorine is in group 17 of the periodic table, which means it has 7 valence electrons.

Tips

A common mistake is counting the total number of electrons instead of just the valence electrons, which are the electrons in the outermost shell.

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