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Which elements does chlorine usually combine with to form chlorides?

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A labeled diagram of the chlorine element from the periodic table shows its atomic number 17, symbol Cl, electron configuration, and atomic weight range. The box is shaded green to indicate chlorine is a halogen, with icons for orthorhombic crystal structure, gas state at room temperature, and strong acidity. A key explains the icons and colors used. — chlorine Properties of chlorine.

Chlorine combines with almost all elements to form chlorides, with the notable exception of the lighter noble gases.1

The nature of these resulting chlorides depends on the element with which chlorine reacts:

Metals: Most chlorides formed with metals are ionic crystals.1
Semimetals and Nonmetals: Chlorides formed with these elements are predominantly molecular in nature.1

When reacting with other elements, chlorine typically produces chlorides with high oxidation numbers, such as iron trichloride, tin tetrachloride, or antimony pentachloride.1