Give the names of the elements present in:
aqueous solution of calcium chloride
The aqueous solution of calcium chloride is a mixture of two compounds i.e.; Calcium chloride and water .
Mixture: When two or more substances (elements or compounds or an element and compound) are mixed in any proportion.
Compound: A compound is a pure substance in which elements combine chemically in a fixed composition to give a compound.
To find out the elements present in the Aqueous solution of calcium chloride:
Step-1: Write the chemical formula of the compounds involved
Step-2: Identify the elements present in the compound from their chemical symbols.
S.No | Symbol of the element | Name of the element |
1 | (present in calcium chloride) | Calcium |
2 | (present in calcium chloride) | Chlorine |
3 | (present in water) | Hydrogen |
4 | (present in water) | Oxygen |
Element: An element is a pure substance that cannot be split into simpler substances.