What is the formula of the compound containing Ca 2+and F? CaF2 O Cafa O Caf Ca2F

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Hololeap · Answer 1 · 2021-05-05T06:50:44+0000

Answer: CaF2

Step-by-step explanation:

Calcium is a metal and has 2+ cation charge. While F us in group 7 with an oxidation of -1.

So. Ca²+ F- do the criss cross rule where the charge of the cation will be the subscript of the anion and vice versa. So the result is CaF2