In: Chemistry
When calcium reacts with
phosphorus to form an ionic compound, each metal
atom loses ______ electron(s) and each nonmetal atom gains_______
electron(s).
There must be______ calcium atom(s) for every _________ phosphorus atom(s) in the reaction. |
Enter the smallest integers possible. |
1. 2 electrons loss
gain 3 electrons
It will form Ca3P2
2. 3 calcium atoms, 2 phosporous atoms