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  • 03-11-2021
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Calcium bromide has a formula of CaBr2. Why are there two
bromide ions for every one calcium ion?

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  • 03-11-2021
bromide gives away 1 electron (valency of 1) and Ca wants to gain 2 electrons (valency of 2) therefore 2 Br ions are needed
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