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A chlorine ion contains 17 protons, 18 neutrons, and 18 electrons. What is the net charge of the ion? A. -e B. 0 C. +e D. -18e

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A chlorine ion contains 17 protons and 18 electrons, which gives it a net charge of -1 1234. Therefore, the correct answer is A. -e.

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