Atomic Number of Chlorine (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Chlorine. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Chlorine (That most people don't know).

Chlorine Overview

Atomic Number

17

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Cl (Chlorine)

Description

Greenish-yellow, disagreeable gas. Never found in free form in nature.

State at 20 °C

gas

Sources

Salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) is its most common compound. Commercial quantities are produced by electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride (seawater or brine from salt mines).

Uses

Used in water purification, bleaches, acids and many, many other compounds such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFC).

Discovery

Discovered By: Carl Wilhelm Scheele

Year: 1774

Location: Sweden

Name Origin

Greek: chlôros (greenish yellow).

Atomic Mass

35,4527

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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