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This refers to two different families of compound from the Periodic Table, alkali metals like sodium and potassium have positive valence, while halogens like fluorine and iodine are negative valence (one).

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Does CaCl2 contain an alkali metal and a halogen?

Calcium chloride contains an alkali earth metal (calcium, a group 2 element) and a halogen (chlorine). There is no alkali metal. Alkali metals are group 1 elements.


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Is K a halogen?

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Is fluorine an alkali metal or halogen?

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Is lithium in the halogen family?

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Is potassium an hallogen?

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Table salt and sodium fluoride in toothpaste contain elements in what two families?

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Is chlorine a alkali metal alkaline earth metal transition metal halogen or noble gas?

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Is rutherfordium a alkali metal alkaline earth metal transition metal halogen or noble gas?

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Is fluorine an alkali?

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