Question

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

Explanation:

Calcium (Ca) is a metal and chlorine (Cl) is a non - metal. Ionic bonds form between metals and non - metals. The compound is named calcium chloride. A covalent bond forms between non - metals and a metallic bond is between metal atoms in a metal lattice.

Answer:

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