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Use the periodic table to answer the question.
An illustration shows the periodic table of elements.
Which of the following elements are most likely to form an ionic bond?
(1 point)
Responses
S and Cl
S and Cl
K and Cl
K and Cl
C and O
C and O
K and Ca
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K and Cl
Potassium (a metal) readily loses an electron to form K+ and chlorine (a nonmetal) gains an electron to form Cl–. A large metal–nonmetal electronegativity difference favors ionic bonding (e.g., KCl).
Potassium (a metal) readily loses an electron to form K+ and chlorine (a nonmetal) gains an electron to form Cl–. A large metal–nonmetal electronegativity difference favors ionic bonding (e.g., KCl).
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