Use the Periodic Table Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 24

Multiple Choice

Use the Periodic table below to answer the following questions:

-Element 20, Ca, has what chemical property?

• A) It tends to form covalent bonds and an ion with a charge of +1.
• B) It behaves as a nonmetal, accepting electrons to form an ion with charge - 2.
• C) It tends to be inert, and thus is dispersed throughout the crust.
• D) It behaves as a metal ion, giving up two electrons to form a +2 ion.

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