Question

Based on their locations in the periodic table, which two elements are most likely to form covalent bonds with each other?

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sodium (Na) and bromine (Br)
sodium (Na) and bromine (Br)

potassium (K) and iodine (I)
potassium (K) and iodine (I)

nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O)
nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O)

magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S)
magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S)
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Answer 1

Nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O)

Both are nonmetals (p-block elements), so they tend to share electrons and form covalent bonds. Metals paired with nonmetals (Na–Br, K–I, Mg–S) typically form ionic bonds.