An illustration shows the periodic table of elements with elements arranged in increasing order of atomic number in 18 columns (groups) and 7 rows (periods).
This image shows electronegativities of elements on the periodic table. Based on this information, which element is most likely to form a strong ionic bond and take on electrons?
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Responses
fluorine (F)
fluorine (F)
hydrogen (H)
hydrogen (H)
helium (He)
helium (He)
cesium (Cs)
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The element most likely to form a strong ionic bond and take on electrons is fluorine (F). Fluorine has the highest electronegativity of all the elements, which means it has a strong tendency to attract electrons. In ionic bonding, elements with high electronegativity tend to gain electrons from those with lower electronegativity in order to achieve a stable electron configuration. Thus, the correct response is:
fluorine (F)
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