Calcium reacts with fluorine to form the compound CaF 2 . In the reaction, each atom of

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Calcium reacts with fluorine to form the compound CaF2. In the reaction, each atom of one of the elements loses two electrons, and each atom of the other element gains one electron.

(a) Atoms of which element gain electrons?

(b) Atoms of which element lose electrons?

(c) What is the charge on the atoms that gain one electron?

(d) What is the charge on the atoms that lose two electrons?

(e) Write the full atomic symbol, including charges, for each element. Give Ca 20 neutrons and F 10 neutrons.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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