155k views
5 votes
Why chlorine is more reactive than hydrogen​

User NRewik
by
9.4k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

Hi Todoroki here!!!

Step-by-step explanation:

Chlorine has the electron configuration [Ne]3s 2 3p 5, with the seven electrons in the third and outermost shell acting as its valence electrons. Like all halogens, it is thus one electron short of a full octet, and is hence a strong oxidising agent, reacting with many elements in order to complete its outer shell.

Your welcome!!

User Kem
by
7.4k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.