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

K and Cl
K and Cl

C and O
C and O

S and Cl
S and Cl

K and Ca
K and Ca
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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals, where one atom donates an electron to another atom.

In the options provided:

  • K and Cl: Potassium (K) is a metal and chlorine (Cl) is a nonmetal, so they are likely to form an ionic bond.

  • C and O: Carbon (C) is a nonmetal and can form covalent bonds with oxygen (O), not ionic bonds.

  • S and Cl: Both sulfur (S) and chlorine (Cl) are nonmetals, so they are more likely to form covalent bonds rather than ionic bonds.

  • K and Ca: Both potassium (K) and calcium (Ca) are metals, so they do not form ionic bonds with each other.

Therefore, the correct response is K and Cl, as they are the most likely to form an ionic bond.