In the formula for calcium bromide (CaBr2), what does the subscripted two indicate?
A.
The bromide atom has a charge of 2-.
B.
The bromide atom has a charge of 2+.
C.
There are two bromide atoms for every calcium. atom.
D.
There are two calcium atoms for every bromide. atom.

Question

In the formula for calcium bromide (CaBr2), what does the subscripted two indicate?
	A.	
The bromide atom has a charge of 2-.
	B.	
The bromide atom has a charge of 2+.
	C.	
There are two bromide atoms for every calcium. atom.
	D.	
There are two calcium atoms for every bromide. atom.

anonymous · Answer

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thomaster · Answer

C, this should be posted in chemistry by the way