Based on Its Position in the Periodic Table, Which Atom

question 116

Multiple Choice

Based on its position in the periodic table, which atom would you predict to form an ionic compound with two bromine atoms?

• A)sodium
• B)aluminum
• C)lithium
• D)calcium
• E)carbon

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Council of Trent

A series of Catholic Church councils held between 1545 and 1563 in response to the Protestant Reformation, leading to significant church reforms.

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