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Chlorine atom and chloride ions...

Chlorine atom and chloride ions

A

have an equal number of protons

B

have an equal number of electrons

C

form covalent bonds

D

react spontaneously with water

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The correct Answer is:
a
Loss or gain of electron does not change the atomic number or the number of proton.
Cl and `Cl^(-)` both will have same number of protons.
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