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Q: Lewis theory predicts that the formula for a compound between fluorine and calcium is?
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Compound with one calcium atom and two fluorine?

Calcium fluoride.


What elements make up the compound CaF2?

Calcium and fluorine


What is the electron negativity difference between calcium and fluorine in calcium fluoride?

The Pauling electronegativity of calcium is 1,00.The Pauling electronegativity of fluorine is 3,98.


Write the chemical formula for the ionic compound containing calcium and fluorine?

CaF2


How many atoms in CaF?

The formula CaF as written in the question shows two atoms; however this formula does not represent any actual compound. The compound between calcium and fluorine has the formula CaF2, because calcium forms divalent cations and fluorine forms monovalent anions. Therefore, the formula unit for calcium fluoride contains 3 atoms.


What is the name of the compound ionic bond of calcium and fluorine?

CaF2, Calcium Fluoride. It is useful in iron smelting


Explain what the formula CaF2 tells you about this compound?

Ca+2 F-1 <----- these are the ions and their charges Ca+2 F-1 F-1 <----- the charges have to add up to zero, so two -1 fluorine ions cancel out one +2 calcium ions CaF2 <---- simplify


Identify the correct formula for a compound with one calcium atom and two fluorine atoms?

CaF2


Is the bond between fluorine and calcium ionic or covalent?

Ionic


What is the difference between calcium and fluorine?

Calcium is a group 2 metal, with the symbol Ca, whereas fluorine is a halogen (group 7) and goes around in pairs (Fl2)


Is calcium more electronegative than fluorine?

Fluorine is more electronegative than calcium. The electronegativity of calcium is 1. The electronegativity of fluorine is 3.98.


What forms when calcium reacts with fluorine?

Calcium reacts with fluorine to form calcium fluoride (the symbol is CaF2).