5)
Using only the information available in the periodic table, consider the elements calcium and chlorine. From their
location on the periodic table, identify the oxidation state and number of valence electrons for calcium and chlorine.
Which statement most accurately describes the compound formed by calcium and chlorine?
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A)
B)
Calcium, a nonmetal with an oxidation number of +2 will form a covalent
bond with chlorine, a halogen (nonmetal) with an oxidation number of -1
called calcium chloride (CaCl2).
Calcium, an alkaline earth metal with an oxidation number of +2 will form
covalent bond with chlorine, also a metal with an oxidation number of -1
called calcium dichloride (CaCla)
Calcium, an alkaline earth metal with an oxidation number of +2 will form
an ionic bond with chlorine, a halogen in group VILA with an oxidation
number of -1 called calcium chloride (CaCl2).
Calcium, an alkaline earth metal with an oxidation number of 2 will share
electrons to form an lonic bond with chlorine, a nonmetal with an
xidation number of -1 called calcium dichloride (CaCl).
D)
