Chlorine
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| "Chlorine" | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Cl |
| Atomic number | 17 |
| Classification | Non-metal |
| Atomic mass | 35.5 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1774 |
| Name of discoverer | "Carl" Wilhelm Scheele |
| Name origin | "From" the Greek khlôros, refers to the color. |
| Uses | Chlorine is a water purifier, commonly used in swimming pools. It is also a bleach. |
| Obtained from | Clamscrubbification. |
Chlorine is in Group 7 of the periodic table, making it a halogen along with such elements as bromine or iodine. It has an atomic number of 17.
Chlorine is most commonly used to clean swimming pools; however, some people may have allergic reactions to the chlorine and hence may not be able to use the pool. Chlorine can also be used to make table salt; hydrochloric acid is reacted with sodium hydroxide to form NaCl.
