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What type of bond will form between atoms of calcium (Ca) and fluorine (F)?

The Periodic Table
O A. Metallic
O B. Covalent
O C. Hydrogen
D. Ionic

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Answer:

D.Ionic bond

Step-by-step explanation:

Calcium is a cation. Fluorine is an anion. Calcium loses two electrons to bond with two fluorine atoms to form CaF2 ( Calcium Fluoride)

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D. Ionic compound
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