Chlorine
From Conservapedia
| 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. |
