Which Atom Is Least Likely to Form an Ion

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which atom is least likely to form an ion?

• A)chlorine
• B)sodium
• C)carbon
• D)oxygen

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Center

A key point that is often the midpoint or origin in geometric figures, such as circles or ellipses, around which symmetry or rotation occurs.

Radius

In geometry, the distance from the center of a circle to any point on its circumference, also half the diameter of the circle.

Center

The middle point of a shape or object, equidistant from all outer edges.

Radius

The distance from the center to any point on the circumference of a circle.