Which of the following elements are most likely to form an ionic bond?

(1 point)
O K and Cl
• C and O
• S and Cl
O K and Ca

1 answer

Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals, where there is a transfer of electrons from the metal to the nonmetal. Among the options provided, the pair that is most likely to form an ionic bond is:

K and Cl.

Potassium (K) is a metal, and chlorine (Cl) is a nonmetal, making this pair most suitable for ionic bonding.