Chloride Ion Formula: Understanding Cl⁻ and Chemical Charges
The chemical formula for a chloride ion is Cl⁻.
Here's why:
* Cl represents the element chlorine.
* ⁻ indicates a negative charge.
Chlorine atoms have 17 electrons. To achieve a stable octet (8 electrons in its outer shell), it gains one electron, resulting in a net negative charge.
