Ca (Z=20) forms an ionic bond with Cl (Z=17), What is the chemical formula of Calcium Chloride?

Ca (Z=20) forms an ionic bond with Cl (Z=17), What is the chemical formula of Calcium Chloride?

Explanation

Calcium chloride, CaCl2, is a typical ionic halide and is a solid at room temperature.

Its molecular weight is 110.98 g/mol and its melting point is 772 °C


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