Write the chemical formula of calcium chloride

Dhanalakshmi · July 9, 2019, 9:44am

Write the chemical formula of calcium chloride.

Dhanalakshmi · July 9, 2019, 9:45am

Valency and symbol of calcium is Ca²⁺.
Valency and symbol of chloride ion is (Cl^1-).
Hence, by interchanging the valencies, the formula of calcium chloride is CaCl₂.