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Write the correct formula for a compound made of calcium and hydroxide.

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Ca(OH)2
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Answer:

Ca(OH)2

Step-by-step explanation:

For example, calcium hydroxide has the formula Ca(OH)2 because hydroxide has -1 charge and calcium has a 2+ charge.

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