Chlorine

=** Chl ** orine =

(by Adrienne, Zane A. and Luzia R.)
//** Chlorine has 18 neutrons, 17 protons, and 17 electrons. Its atomic number is 17 and the atomic weight is 35.453. It is a greenish-yellow color and is a gas at room temperature. Chlorine is used in sanitation, disinfectants, textile processing and for producing safe drinking water around the world. It is a member of the halogen (salt-forming) group of elements and is a non-metal. Carl Wilhelm Scheele first made it in 1774. Chlorine is very good with toast or is it. **//

//** Chemical structure of Chlorine. **//


 * Chlorine is an element used in industry and found in some household products.
 * Chlorine is sometimes in the form of a poisonous gas. Chlorine gas can be pressurized and cooled to change it into a liquid so that it can be shipped and stored. When liquid chlorine is released, it quickly turns into a gas that stays close to the ground and spreads rapidly.
 * Chlorine gas can be recognized by its pungent, irritating odor, which is like the odor of bleach. The strong smell may provide adequate warning to people that they are exposed.
 * Chlorine gas appears to be yellow-green in color.
 * Chlorine itself is not flammable, but it can react explosively or form explosive compounds with other chemicals such as turpentine and ammonia.