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What compound is formed from Ca2+ and Cl1-

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Answer:

You get CaCl2 (Calcium chloride)

Step-by-step explanation:

Calcium has a +2 charge and chlorine has a -1 charge. You need the net ionic charge to equal zero so you need two chlorine atoms to have the +2 cancel out. You end up with CaCl2.

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