chloride
Sign in to saveThe term chloride refers to a compound or molecule that contains either a chlorine anion (), which is a negatively charged chlorine atom, or a non-charged chlorine atom covalently bonded to the rest of the molecule by a single bond (). The pronunciation of the word "chloride" is .
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Chloride is a chemical compound that contains chlorine, either as a negatively charged atom or as an atom bonded to other elements. This compound is commonly found in nature and in many everyday substances.
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- Electronic properties
- Reactions of chloride
- Other oxyanions
- Occurrence in nature
- Role in biology
- Corrosion
- Environmental threats
- Production
- Examples and uses
- Water quality and processing
- Food
- See also
- References
The term chloride refers to a compound or molecule that contains either a chlorine anion (), which is a negatively charged chlorine atom, or a non-charged chlorine atom covalently bonded to the rest of the molecule by a single bond (). The pronunciation of the word "chloride" is .
Chloride salts such as sodium chloride are often soluble in water. It is an essential electrolyte located in all body fluids responsible for maintaining acid/base balance, transmitting nerve impulses and regulating liquid flow in and out of cells. Other examples of ionic chlorides include potassium chloride (), calcium chloride (), and ammonium chloride (). Examples of covalent chlorides include methyl chloride (), carbon tetrachloride (), sulfuryl chloride (), and monochloramine ().