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no its an ionic bond(where elements lose or gain electrons) since the bond is between a nonmetal(sulfur) and a metal(calcium). Covalent bond is between two nonmetals that share electrons

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Q: When calcium loses 2 valence electrons to sulfur is it a covalent bond?
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Valence electrons for sulfur?

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How many covalent bonds can be formed from sulfur?

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