What type of chemical reaction occurs in #Ca + Cl_2 -> CaCl_2#?

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anor277
Jul 7, 2016

I would call this an #"oxidation reduction reaction."#

Explanation:

Zerovalent calcium metal is oxidized to #Ca^(2+)# ion. Zerovalent chlorine gas is reduced to #Cl^-# ion.

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