Question

What is the correct formula for the ionic compound of Calcium Chloride?
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CaCl
Ca2Cl
CaCl2
CCl2

Answer 1

The correct formula for the ionic compound of Calcium Chloride is **CaCl₂**. This is because calcium (Ca) has a +2 charge, and chlorine (Cl) has a -1 charge. To balance the charges, you need two chloride ions for each calcium ion.