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Question 12

Calcium fluoride is an ionic compound.

a.

Complete the table to show the arrangement of electrons in the ions formed when calcium and fluorine react to form calcium fluoride.

Give the charge on each of the ions.

ElementArrangement of electrons in atomArrangement of electrons in ionCharge on ion
Ca\text{Ca}Ca2.8.8.2
F\text{F}F2.7
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b.

Explain why calcium fluoride conducts electricity when molten.

[2]
c.

Explain why calcium fluoride has a high melting point.

[3]

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