Which of the Following Ions Would Be Unlikely to Exist

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ions would be unlikely to exist, based on the octet rule?

• A)S^3-
• B)Mg²⁺
• C)Ca²⁺
• D)Na¹⁺
• E)F^-

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