Why can't we add a single chlorine atom?
Chlorine doesn't exist in nature.
Sodium only occurs in bonded pairs.
Chlorine naturally occurs in bonded pairs.
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The statement that "chlorine doesn't exist in nature" is not accurate. Chlorine is an element that does exist naturally in the form of chloride ions (Cl-) or as a diatomic molecule (Cl2). However, it is not commonly found as a single chlorine atom because chlorine is highly reactive and tends to form bonds with other elements to achieve a stable electron configuration. In its natural state, chlorine is often found as a chloride ion in compounds like table salt (NaCl). Additionally, chlorine gas (Cl2) is commonly used in various industrial applications.