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 * Element Name**: Chlorine


 * Element Symbol**: Cl


 * Atomic Mass**: 35[[image:chlorine.png width="259" height="344" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 7


 * Protons**: 7


 * Electrons**: 7


 * Discovery**: 1774. By Carl Wilhelm Scheele


 * How it was named**: It was named by Sir Humphry Davy


 * State of matter**: Gas


 * Melting Point**: -101.5°C


 * Boiling Point**: -34.04°C

Respiratory irritant Toxic if inhaled
 * Characteristics**: Color:Yellowish Green


 * Use of the Element**: This element was used in war as a toxic gas

Chlorine is used with calcium chloride to help melt ice on roads and sidewalks
 * Interesting Facts**: Chlorine is one of the elements in ordinary table salt

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