Isotopes of Chlorine
The element Chlorine (Cl) has a total of 25 isotopes ranging from 28Cl to 52Cl. Out of these 25 isotopes, only two isotopes are stable. The stable isotopes of Chlorine are 35Cl with 75.77% of abundance and 37Cl which is 24.23% abundant, thus giving chlorine a standard atomic weight of 35.45. The radioactive isotope that lived longest is 36Cl, which has a half-life of 3.01 × 105 years.
Chlorine (Cl)
Chlorine is a chemical element that is represented by the symbol Cl. Chlorine is present in the 17th Group (Halogen Group) and 3rd Period of the Periodic table. Chlorine is the second lightest halogen that lies between Fluorine and Bromine in the halogen group. Chlorine is a yellow-green, pungent-smelling gas at room temperature with an atomic number of 17 and an atomic mass of 35.45. Chlorine is used as a Disinfectant to clean swimming pools etc but is a toxic, corrosive gas that can be irritating to the eyes and respiratory system when coming in direct contact. Let’s Learn more about the element Chlorine in this article.