Structure of CaO Molecules
Calcium oxide molecules contain one calcium cation (which holds a charge of +2) and one oxygen anion (which holds a charge of -2).
Lewis Dot Structure of Calcium Oxide
Lewis dot structure of calcium oxide (CaO) is drawn by considering the valence electrons of each element and their bonding.
- Calcium (Ca) is in Group 2 of the periodic table, so it has 2 valence electrons.
- Oxygen (O) is in Group 16 of the periodic table, so it has 6 valence electrons.
In this structure, the two oxygen atoms are bonded to the calcium atom via double bonds, and each oxygen atom has a full octet of electrons, while calcium has lost two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.
Calcium Oxide
Calcium oxide is a white, caustic alkaline which is solid at room temperature. Calcium Oxide is known as quicklime is a material which is a commonly used material. Calcium Oxide reactivity with water, along with its other chemical properties, makes it a very important chemical in various fields.
In this article we will learn in detail about calcium oxide, its properties, applications and other details in detail.