Calcium chloride contains only calcium and chloride. What is the formula for this compound
Calcium give the cation \(Ca^{2+}\), chloride gives the anion \(Cl^-\). The compound is electrically neutral, and is hence \(\boxed{CaCl_2}\)
Answer:
B.) CaCl2
Explanation:
CaCl2 Calcium has a positive 2 charge and chlorine has a negative 1 charge. It takes 2 chlorine atoms for every calcium in order to be neutral.