Question

Draw atomic structure of cacl2 (calcium chloride)
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Since Ca is a metal and Cl is a non-metal we have an ionic compound for the Lewis dot structure for CaCl2. This means that the metal (Ca) will transfer its electrons to the non-metal(s) (Cl). Calcium has 2 valence electrons and there are 7 valence electrons for Cl.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Since Ca is a metal and Cl is a non-metal we have an ionic compound for the Lewis dot structure for CaCl2. This means that the metal (Ca) will transfer its electrons to the non-metal(s) (Cl). Calcium has 2 valence electrons and there are 7 valence electrons for Cl.