Question

To achieve an octet, the calcium atom forms an ion. The name of this ion is ________.



calcide ion


calcium ion


calcic ion


calcium (II) ion

Answer 1

not calcide ion

Answer 2

not calcic ion

Answer 3

\[Ca ^{0} \rightarrow Ca ^{2+} +2e ^{-}\]

you can see here that we're forming a positive ion

Ide = negative ion.
It wouldn't be calic either

Answer 4

the calcium II ion would be appropriate

Answer 5

its either b or d

Answer 6

@Photon336 isnt it the last answer ?

Answer 7

i guess...

Answer 8

@Rushwr I agree

Answer 9

me too

Answer 10

Awesome !