In terms of electrons, what happens when a calcium atom reacts with chlorine atoms to form calcium chloride?

Calcium chloride in an ionic compound. The calcium atom loses two electrons, and each chlorine atom gains one electron, to form a full outer shell of electrons. The electrostatic force of attraction between the oppositely charged ions forms an ionic bond, resulting in the formation of calcium chloride, CaCl2.

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