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Atoms, elements and compounds - Atomic structure and the Periodic Table (1 questions)
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An atom with an atomic number of 17 has 17 protons in its nucleus. This means that the atom is an atom of an element with 17 protons.
The element with an atomic number of 17 is Chlorine (Cl). Therefore, the atom is a chlorine atom.