Chlorine Ion Symbol (Cl⁻): Definition & Explanation
The symbol for a chlorine ion is Cl⁻.
Here's why:
* Cl represents the element chlorine.
* ⁻ represents the negative charge. Chlorine has 17 protons and 17 electrons in its neutral state. When it gains one electron, it becomes an ion with a negative charge, denoted by the minus sign.
