Vocabulary Term Details

Chloride

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloride)

The chloride ion is formed when the element chlorine, a halogen, gains an electron to form an anion (negatively-charged ion) Cl-. The salts of hydrochloric acid contain chloride ions and can also be called chlorides. The chloride ion, and its salts such as sodium chloride, are very soluble in water. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Inorganic acid salts
Salts
Ammonium chloride
Calcium chloride
Magnesium chloride
Mercuric chloride
Potassium chloride
Sodium chloride
Chlorine

This term is used for the following terms: 
Cl-

Approved Date
15-Oct-2012

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