No, chloride is an ion and does not exist in isolation. Chlorine is a gas.
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Chloride itself is not typically found in liquid form, as it is an anion (charged ion) of chlorine. However, chloride ions can be present in liquid solutions such as saltwater or hydrochloric acid.
Iron chloride is a solid at room temperature and pressure.
Yes, calcium chloride is an ionic compound that dissociates into its ions when it is dissolved in water (or when it is in its liquid state), making it capable of conducting electricity.
Magnesium chloride can exist as a solid, liquid, or aqueous solution depending on its physical state. Solid magnesium chloride is a crystalline substance, liquid magnesium chloride is a molten form, and aqueous magnesium chloride is a solution in water. It does not exist as a gas under normal conditions.
No, sodium chloride is a solid at room temperature. It has a high melting point of 801 degrees Celsius (1474 degrees Fahrenheit) and does not exist in liquid form at typical room temperatures.
Saltwater (or seawater) contains both sodium and chloride ions. Sodium chloride (table salt) dissolves in water to form these ions.