Does calcium form a cation or a anion?

Answer 1

The atomic number of calcium is 20 and its electronic configuration is 2,8,8,2. Calcium atom tends to lose the 2 valence electrons and becomes positively charged calcium ion. Positively charged ions get attracted towards the cathode i.e. the negative terminal in an electric cell. Hence, positively charged ions are known as cations. Calcium is a cation.

Answer 2

The Calcium Atom for the Calcium Cation , by ionising two(2) electrons.

Ca(g) = Ca^(2+)(g) + 2e^-

Answer 3

calcium is neither anion nor cation.it can form cations that's all

Answer 4

Calcium is a cation, positively charged ions. Calcium ions have a charge of 2+.

Answer 5

Calcium is an element. It is most commonly found as an ion, but can exist as a normal atom.

Answer 6

It will form cation

Answer 7

It is a cation.

Answer 8

Calcium would form a cation.