👉 In chemistry, a chloride is a compound that consists of one or more atoms with an electron pair attached to it. Chlorides are commonly used in chemical reactions and are often referred to as "chloride" because they have a negative charge on their outermost atom (the chloride ion).
Chlorides can be categorized into two main types: strong and weak.
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Strong Chlorides
: Strong chlorides, also known as sodium chlorides, are the most commonly used in chemistry.