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STOP and THINK: Why do chlorine atoms have a strong attraction for elections? Use the terms electron shell and valence electrons in your answer.
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STOP and THINK: Why do chlorine atoms

have a strong attraction for elections? Use the
terms electron shell and valence electrons
in your answer.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Like all atoms, chlorine wants to get a full outer electron shell. Since it already has 7 valence electrons, it only needs one more to reach its octet. This causes it to have such a strong attraction.

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