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Level: Grade 11
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Grade 11 Atomic Structure

Assuming that an atom of calcium is present, as shown in the image, answer the following questions:

(a) Identify the nonmetal in Group 15 that will react with calcium to form an ionic compound, with ions that have an electron configuration identical to that of argon.

(b) Identify the chemical formula of the ionic compound formed from the metal and the nonmetal, based on your answer to part (a).
Electron-Dot Diagram - Calcium