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Which element, when combined with Fluorine would most likely form a covalent compound?

Aluminum (Al)
Sulfur (S)
Potassium (K)
Calcium (Ca)

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Sulphur

Step-by-step explanation:

When Fluorine reacts with Aluminium,
AlF_(3) is formed.Since
Al is metal and
F is non metallic,the compound has ionic nature.

When Fluorine reacts with Sulphur,
SF_(6) is formed.Since
S is non metal and
F is also non metallic,the compound has prevalent covalent nature.

When Fluorine reacts with Potassium,
KF is formed.Since
K is metal and
F is non metallic,the compound has ionic nature.

When Fluorine reacts with Calcium,
CaF_(2) is formed.Since
Ca is metal and
F is non metallic,the compound has ionic nature.

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