Which elements would react most easily with each other? (1 point)

Question

an element with a high electronegativity and a second element with a high electronegativity
an element with a high electronegativity and an element with a full shell of electrons
• an element with a high electronegativity and an element with low reactivity
an element with a high electronegativity and an element with a single valence electron

Answer 1

The pair of elements that would react most easily with each other is:

an element with a high electronegativity and an element with a single valence electron.

This is because the element with a single valence electron (typically a metal) is likely to readily lose that electron, while the element with high electronegativity (usually a non-metal) will tend to gain electrons. This combination facilitates the formation of ionic bonds, leading to a strong reaction.