Question

Shameeka is studying for an exam. She took the notes below about calcium and chlorine, which are known to form ionic bonds.Calcium, which is a metal, donates 2 electrons to chlorine.The individual calcium atoms become ions with a negative 2 charge.The bond between calcium and chlorine makes the atoms stable.Calcium and chlorine attract each other.Which best describes Shameeka's error?

Answer 1

B- The individual calcium atom has a positive, not negative, 2 charge.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: Shameeka's error was: the individual calcium atoms become ions with a negative 2 charge

Explanation: when calcium donate two electrons, it will become positively charged i.e Ca^2+