When calcium metal (Ca) reacts with oxygen gas (O2), it produces the ionic compound calcium oxide (CaO). Write the balanced equation for this reaction. Then, explain if this process meets the requirements to be considered a redox reaction

2ca + 2o = 2cao. Cao is an ionic compound that consists of

Ca²⁺ ions and O²⁻ ions.

2Ca ⟶ 2Ca²⁺ + 4e⁻

When Ca becomes Ca²⁺, it loses electrons, and loss of electrons is oxidation.

O₂ + 4e⁻ ⟶ 2O²⁻  

When O becomes O²⁻, it gains electrons, and gain of electrons is reduction.

Thus, the reaction meets the requirements for a redox reaction.

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