Atomic Structure Question 58
Question: Chlorine atom differs from chloride ion in the number of [NCERT 1972; MP PMT 1995]
Options:
A) Proton
B) Neutron
C) Electrons
D) Protons and electrons
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ Cl $ and $ C{l^{-}} $ differs in number of electrons. Cl has $ 17{e^{-}} $ while $ C{l^{-}} $ has $ 18{e^{-}} $ .