What is the formula for calcium oxide?

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Chemical formula
“The chemical formula of a compound means the symbolic representation of the composition of a compound.”
Calcium oxide:
It is made up of the calcium ions and the oxide ions.
The chemical formula of calcium carbonate is $CaO$ .
Calcium oxide, sometimes known as quicklime, is a calcium and oxygen-based mineral.

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