Based on Its Position in the Periodic Table, Which Single

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Multiple Choice

Based on its position in the periodic table, which single atom would you predict to form a compound with two nitrate polyatomic ions?

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

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