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What is the name of the binary compound that has the formula CaO?

A. calcium oxide
B. calcium oxalate
C. calcium peroxide
D. calcium peroxalate

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CaO is the formula of the compound, now, we need to find the name.

To find the name is very simple.

Ca is what element? It is calcium.
O is what element? It is oxygen, but in compound form, it is oxide.

Answer: calcium oxide.

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♥ calcium oxide is the name of the binary compound that has the formula CaO
Final answer: A
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