Question

What is the overall charge of the compound calcium bromide

+1

+2

-1

0

Answer 1

0

Step-by-step explanation:

CaBr₂ is a compound, so it shouldn't have a charge--it's not an ion. But let's check to make sure.

Calcium has a charge of +2.

Bromine has a charge of -1, but there are two Br, so the charge is -2.

+2 + -2 = 0, so the overall charge is 0!