Question

When CaCl2 is separated into its ions, how is it written?

Ca+2 and 2Cl-

Ca and 2Cl

Ca+2 and Cl-

Ca and Cl

Answer 1

CaCl₂ = Ca²⁺ + 2Cl⁻
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Answer 2

Answer: The ions which form calcium chloride compound are
`</p><p>Ca^(2+)\text{ and }2Cl^-`

Step-by-step explanation:

Ionic compound is defined as the compound which is formed by complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another atom.

The atom which looses the electron is known as electropositive atom and the atom which gains the electron is known as electronegative atom. This bond is usually formed between a metal (carrying positive charge) and a non-metal (carrying negative charge)

Ionic compound is formed by the attraction of oppositely charged ions.

Calcium chloride is an ionic compound which is formed by the combination of 1 calcium ions
`(Ca^(2+))` and 2 chloride ions
`(Cl^(-))`

Hence, the ions which form calcium chloride compound are
`</p><p>Ca^(2+)\text{ and }2Cl^-`