Answer:
Explanation:
Calcium is the element of the group 2 and period 4 which means that the valence electronic configuration is .
Chlorine is the element of the group 17 and period 3 which means that the valence electronic configuration is .
Thus, calcium losses 2 electrons to 2 atoms of chlorine and these 2 atoms of chlorine accepts each electron to form ionic bond. This is done in order that the octet of the atoms are complete and they become stable.
Ca Cl
2 1
Cross multiplying the valency, We get,
Thus, the formula of calcium chloride is .