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Atomic Number 17.
Atomic Number 17 - as a noun
A common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chlorine13clHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical elementelement9gas4halogen11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The atomic number 17 corresponds to the element chlorine on the periodic table."
"Chlorine has an atomic number 17 and a mass number of 35."
"An atom with atomic number 17 has 17 electrons in its electron cloud."
"The atomic number 17 is used to identify chlorine in chemical reactions."
"Elements with atomic number 17 are generally classified as halogens."
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atomic number 107
