Question: Sodium, Na, reacts with element X to form an ionic compound with the formula Na3X. a. What is the formula of the compound you expect

Sodium, Na, reacts with element X to form an ionic compound with the formula Na3X.
a. What is the formula of the compound you expect to form when calcium, Ca, reacts with element X?
b. Would you expect this compound to be ionic or molecular?

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