When calcium metal (Ca) reacts with oxygen gas (O2), it produces the ionic compound calcium oxide (CaO). Write the balanced equation for this reaction. Then, explain if this process meets the requirements to be considered a redox reaction.

Oxidation-Reduction Reactions Suggested Reading Thus the oxidation number for oxygen in calcium oxide is -2. ... In effect, each calcium atom loses two electrons to form Ca2+ ions, and each O atom in O2 gains two electrons to form O2- ions. The net result is a transfer of electrons from calcium to oxygen, so this reaction is an oxidation-reduction reaction.

+O²(g)=2CaO(s)

Explanation:

we can conclude that in the reaction there is both reduction and oxidation.

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