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Chloride

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Chloride is an ion that carries a negative charge (anion) and is formed when the element chlorine gains an electron.

AP course connection

Topic 7.5: 7.5 Magnitude of the Equilibrium Constant

Unit 7
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