Chlorine

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Chlorine
Name Chlorine
Symbol Cl
Atomic number 17
Atomic mass 35.5 amu
Normal state gas
Classification Non-metal
Crystal structure Orthorhombic
Color green-yellow
Date of discovery 1774
Name of discoverer Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Name origin From the Greek khlĂ´ros, refers to the color.
Uses Chlorine is a water purifier, commonly used in swimming pools. It is also a bleach.
Obtained from Salt.
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