Question

What is the ionic formula for calcium chloride $?$

Answer 1

Hint : Before we write the ionic formula for calcium chloride first write how it is formed and write its properties. Then write the ionic formula for calcium chloride. After writing some of the methods to prepare or obtain the chemical compound calcium chloride.

Complete Step By Step Answer:
Calcium chloride is a chemical compound which is composed of $C{a^{2 + }}$ cations and $C{l^ - }$ anions; those ions are stable since they have filled valence shells. The neutral combination of these ions forms a calcium chloride. It is a crystalline solid white in colour at room temperature and is highly soluble in water, and hence it is hygroscopic in nature. It has a very high enthalpy of solution and is odourless. This compound is used for de-icing and dust control. Its density is $2.15\;g/c{m^3}$ and the molecular weight is $110.98\;g/mol$ . Its boiling and melting point are ${1935^o}C$ and ${772^o}C$ .
The ionic formula for calcium chloride is written as $CaC{l_2}$ .
Calcium chloride can be prepared by reacting hydrochloric and calcium carbonate solution acid or directly from the limestone, whereas a large amount is also produced as a by-product of the Solvay process.

Note :
Note that calcium chloride is also known as either Calcium dichloride or Calcium chloride anhydrous. Solvay process is the industrial process for the production of sodium carbonate.