Question

The physical state of CaBr2 at room temperature? Predict the two other properties of CaBr2 Deduce the charge of ion Ca in the compound CaBr2

Answer 1

CaBr2 is a colorless solid and the charge on Calcium is +2

Step-by-step explanation:

CaBr2 is a colorless solid at room temperature.

Other properties include -

a) It is a crystalline solid

b) Melting point of 765°C.

c) It is deliquescent

d) Soluble in water and absolute alcohol.

The charge of Br is -1. Here two atoms of Br attaches with one atom of calcium. Hence the charge of calcium is +2