Why does Ca have a +2 charge?
An element of calcium(Ca2+) could form an ionic bond with Ca is in group 2 so it can lose 2 electrons and have a 2+ charge. Te is in group 16 so it can gain 2 electrons and have a 2- charge. These two elements can become ions and create an ionic bond.
What Elements Does Calcium Bond With
What ion is Ca?
Calcium ion
| PubChem CID | 271 |
| Structure | Find Similar Structures |
| Molecular Formula | Ca+2 |
| Synonyms | calcium ion Calcium(2+) Calcium cation Calcium ions 14127-61-8 More… |
| Molecular Weight | 40.08 |
