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What is the oxidation number of Ca in CaCl2?

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  • During the formation of CaCl2, calcium loses 2 electrons thereby getting a charge of +2 while each atom of chlorine gains 1 electron, thereby getting a charge of -1.
  • The oxidation number of Ca is the charge attained by it during the formation of CaCl2.

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