Question 13 Is the following Lewis structure of CaS correct? $Ca^{2+}$ $:S:^{2-}$ O Yes Ο No 1 pts
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Sulfur (S) is in group 16, so it gains 2 electrons to form $S^{2-}$. The Lewis structure shows $Ca^{2+}$ and $S^{2-}$ with 8 valence electrons. Show more…
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