Which of These Pairs of Elements Would Be Most Likely

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of these pairs of elements would be most likely to form an ionic compound?

• A) P and Br
• B) Cu and K
• C) C and O
• D) O and Zn
• E) Al and Rb

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