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

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Answer 1 · 2016-07-07T05:48:31

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

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

What type of chemical reaction occurs in Ca + Cl_2 -> CaCl_2Ca + Cl_2 -> CaCl_2?