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A chloride ion is a chlorine atom that has gained one electron, and as such has developed a charge of -1.

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A chlorine ion is a negatively charged ion formed by chlorine atoms gaining one electron. It has a charge of -1 and is commonly found in compounds like sodium chloride (table salt).

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