Calcium oxide (CaO) forms when an atom of calcium loses two electrons, giving it a +2 charge and an atom of oxygen picks up two electrons, giving it a –2 charge. What is calcium oxide?

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Calcium oxide (CaO) forms when an atom of calcium loses two electrons, giving it a +2 charge and an atom of oxygen picks up two electrons, giving it a –2 charge. What is calcium oxide?

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Calcium oxide based on the above explanation is an ionic compound.

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