chloride

Also known as chlorides, chloride salt

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 .

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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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Commons category: Chlorides

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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
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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 ().