The compound CaSO4 ionizes into a calcium ion and a sulfate ion (SO4). Calcium has two electrons in its outer shell. Upon ioniza
1 answer:
Answer:
-2
Explanation:
Calcium is the element of second group and forth period. The electronic configuration of Calcium is - 2, 8, 8, 2 or
There are 2 valence electrons of Calcium.
Thus, calcium loses two electrons to sulfate ion and sulfate ion accepts these electrons to form ionic bond.
Calcium sulfate, is formed when 2 valence electrons of calcium are loosed and they are gained by sulfate ion.
Thus, the charge on the sulfate ion is -2.
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Step-by-step explanation:
(a) Shape
The formula for water is H-O-H.
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(b) Chemical magnet
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This gives the O atom a partial negative charge (pink in the diagram) and the H atoms a partial positive charge (blue).
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