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(2-2) Looking at the chemical formula CaF2 (calcium fluoride), what do you think this substance is made of? (Choose ALL that apply)
Metal
Metalloid
Non-metal

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Answer:

Metal

Non-metal

Explanation:

CaF2 is an ionic compound. Ionic compounds are mostly composed of a metal and a non metal. Metals donate electrons to non-metals to form ionic compounds.

Calcium is a divalent ion of group two in the periodic table while F is a univalent nonmetal of group 17 in the periodic table. Hence the compound CaF2 is composed of a metal and a nonmetal.

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