in the formula for calcium bromide (CaBr2), what does the subscripted two indicate?
A. the bromide atom has a charge of 2-
B. the bromide atom has a charge of 2+
C. there are two bromide atoms for every calcium atom.
D. there are two calcium atoms for every bromide atom
There are two (2) bromine atoms (or ions) in the molecule
You are correct! The subscripted two in the formula for calcium bromide (CaBr2) indicates that there are two bromide (Br) atoms for every calcium (Ca) atom.
