To determine which two elements would bond together based on their ionic charges, we need to consider the groups they are in:
- Potassium (K) is in Group IA and has a charge of +1 (it loses one electron).
- Calcium (Ca) is in Group IIA and has a charge of +2 (it loses two electrons).
- Iodine (I) is in Group VIIA and has a charge of -1 (it gains one electron).
- Neon (Ne) is in Group VIIIA and is a noble gas, so it does not readily form bonds.
For elements to bond ionically, a positively charged ion (cation) needs to bond with a negatively charged ion (anion).
The best pairing based on ionic charges would be:
- Potassium (+1) and Iodine (-1)
This means that potassium and iodine would bond together to form potassium iodide (KI).
Therefore, the correct answer is potassium and iodine.