Chapter 2, Problem 148QP

(a)

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Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{Cl}}_2$ is the formula for chlorine gas or chloride ion is to be discussed.

(b)

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Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{Cl}}_2^{-}$ is the formula for chlorine gas or chloride ion is to be discussed.

(c)

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Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{Cl}}_2^{2-}$ is the formula for chlorine gas or chloride ion is to be discussed.

(d)

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Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ is the formula for chlorine gas or chloride ion is to be discussed.

(e)

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Interpretation:

Whether $\text{Cl}$ is the formula for chlorine gas or chloride ion is to be discussed.