How does calcium obey the octet rule when reacting to form compounds?

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Minny · Answer 1 · 2020-09-14T16:00:28+0000

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Calcium is an alkali earth metal in Group 2 of the periodic table. It has two electrons in its outermost shell (4s). It readily GIVES UP these electrons when forming compounds in order to have a full outer shell, thereby obeying the octet rule.

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