Which of These Pairs of Elements Would Be Most Likely

question 79

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Cl and I
• B) Al and K
• C) Cl and Mg
• D) C and S
• E) Al and Mg

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