Noting that chlorine has an atomic number of 17, which of the following statements are false? Select any that apply. A) An atom of chlorine has 17 electrons. B) Chlorine's valence shell is shell 2. C) The electronic configuration for chlorine is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵ D) Chlorine must gain 1 electron to achieve a full valence shell. E) The chloride ion carries a charge of +1

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Chlorine's valence shell is shell 3, not shell 2. The chloride ion carries a charge of -1, not +1, as it gains an electron to achieve a full valence shell.

Noting That Chlorine Has an Atomic Number of 17, Which