Chlorine

Basic Information Crystal Structure Isotope Facts Related Links


Basic Data

Symbol: Cl
Atomic Number: 17
Atomic weight: 35.453u
Melting Point: 172.16K
Boiling Point: 239.1K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 17
Number of Neutrons: 18
Classification: Halogen
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Density 0.000317g/mL
Color: green
Bonding radius: 0.99A
Atomic radius: 0.97A
Ionization Potential: 12.967V
Electronegativity: 3.16
Heat of vaporization: 10.2kJ/mol
Heat of fusion: 3.203kJ/mol
Specific heat: 0.48J/gK
Electron configuration: [Ne]3s23p5



Crystal Structure


Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
Cl35 Stable
Cl36 301000 years
Cl37 Stable
Cl38 37.2 minutes


Facts

Date of Discovery: 1774
Discoverer: Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Uses: Water purification, bleaches
Obtained From: Salt


Related Links

Salt Institute Information about sodium chloride (table salt)

Chlorine Chemistry Council Designed to promote understanding of chlorine chemistry

HHMI Laboratory Safety: Chlorine Information about the dangers of chlorine