In 2 Ca + O2 giving 2 X, what is X?
ACaO3
BCaO
CCaO2
DCa2O
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. CaO
Calcium forms the ionic oxide with Ca2+ and O2-, so the formula is CaO.
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