Cl

Chlorine

Element 17 · Halogen · Period 3, Group 17

Gas · Discovered 1774

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number17
Atomic Mass35.45u
Electron Configuration[Ne]3s2 3p5
Electronegativity3.16Pauling
Atomic Radius175pm
Ionization Energy12.968eV
Electron Affinity3.617eV
Oxidation States+7, +5, +1, -1

Physical Properties

Standard StateGas
Melting Point171.65K
Boiling Point239.11K
Density0.003214g/cm³
Group BlockHalogen
Year Discovered1774