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Chlorine has seven electrons in its valence shell. It accepts an electron to complete its octet and becomes a chlorine ion (Cl-). What is the nature of this chlorine ion? A. Cation B. Anion C. Metal ion
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Chlorine has seven electrons in its valence shell. It accepts an electron to complete its octet and becomes a chlorine ion (Cl-). What is the nature of this chlorine ion? A. Cation B. Anion C. Metal ion

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The correct answer here is B - when chlorine accepts an electron to complete its octet and becomes a chlorion ion it becomes an Anion. An anion is a negatively charged ion. Chloride ions are an important electrolyte within the body.
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