The electron dot diagram for a neutral atom of chlorine (atomic number 17) is shown below.

Which of the following symbols represents a chlorine ion with a stable arrangement of eight valence electrons?
A. 35Cl1-
B. 35Cl2-
C. 35Cl1+
D. 35Cl

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Answer:

A. 35Cl1-

Explanation:

Chlorine needs 1 more electron to have full octet thus will take 1 electron and possess a -1 charge.