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