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Changes in Matter

Question 18 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Calcium chloride:

Answer
A
ionic
B
covalent
C
metallic

Explanation

Calcium chloride is made from calcium, a metal, and chlorine, a nonmetal. Calcium transfers electrons to chlorine, forming calcium ions (Ca²⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻); the attraction between these oppositely charged ions is an ionic bond. Therefore, the correct choice is ionic.

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