The chloride ion has an extra electron relative to the number of protons in its nucleus. Thus, chloride:

A) can bind to a cation
B) has a negative charge and can bind a cation
C) has a negative charge
D) has lost an electron


Ans: B) has a negative charge and can bind a cation

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