Here's why:
* Calcium (Ca) has a +2 charge (Ca²⁺) when it forms an ion.
* Fluorine (F) has a -1 charge (F⁻) when it forms an ion.
To balance the charges and create a neutral compound, you need two fluoride ions (2 x -1 = -2) for every one calcium ion (+2). This results in the formula CaF₂.
Therefore, the name of this compound is calcium fluoride.