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  • Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂): Formula, Charges & Compound Name
    The chemical formula Ca₂F is incorrect. The correct formula for the compound formed by calcium (Ca) and fluorine (F) is CaF₂.

    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.

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