I apologize for any confusion. Let's clarify the typical charges for each of these elements when they bond with other atoms:
- Calcium (Ca) - C. +2 (Calcium typically loses two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.)
- Francium (Fr) - D. +1 (Francium, being an alkali metal, typically loses one electron.)
- Bromine (Br) - E. -1 (Bromine usually gains one electron to become stable.)
- Sulfur (S) - F. -2 (Sulfur commonly gains two electrons.)
- Xenon (Xe) - A. 0 (Xenon is a noble gas and is generally inert with a charge of 0.)
- Carbon (C) - B. +4/-4 (Carbon can form bonds with +4 oxidation state (losing four electrons) or -4 oxidation state (gaining four electrons) depending on the situation.)
- Phosphorus (P) - G. +3 (Phosphorus can have various oxidation states, but +3 is common in bonding.)
- Boron (B) - H. -3 (Boron can exhibit a -3 charge in certain bonding scenarios, especially when forming borides.)
Thank you for your patience, and I hope this clarifies the typical charges for these elements! Here are the correct relationships:
- Ca - C
- Fr - D
- Br - E
- S - F
- Xe - A
- C - B
- P - G
- B - H