Question

periodic table of elements
which of the following are true for the compound cacl₂?
select two correct answers.
its name is calcium chloride.
it forms a covalent bond.
it forms a metallic bond.
it forms an ionic bond.
its name is calcium chlorite.
clear all

Explanation:

• Naming: Calcium chloride ($\text{CaCl}_2$) is named correctly. Chloride is the anion form of chlorine. Chlorite would be $\text{ClO}_2^-$, which is not present here.
• Bonding: Ionic bonds form between metals (calcium is a metal) and non - metals (chlorine is a non - metal). Covalent bonds form between non - metals, and metallic bonds form between metals.

Answer:

• Its name is calcium chloride.
• It forms an ionic bond.