How does the periodic table in predicting the formula of a stable ionic compound? a. metals in group 1 form cations with a –1 charge. b. metals in group 2 form cations with a +2 charge. c. metals in group 1 form anions with a +1 charge. d. metals in group 2 form anions with a –2 charge.

b

Explanation:

  the   balanced   equation   for   reaction of   ca metal   with   o2 to   produce   cao   is as below

2 ca+ o2→ 2 cao2

  explanation

the reaction is   balanced     since the   number of atoms   in reactant side is   equal to   number of atoms   in   product side.   for   example   they   are 2   atom of   ca in   reactant   side   and   2   atoms of ca   in   the product side.

  the   process   is a   meet the   requirement   of   redox   reaction because :     calcium   is   oxidized   from   oxidation state 0   to 2+   while   oxygen   is reduced from   oxidation   state   0   to 2-