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Which element, when combined with flourine, would most likely form an ionic compound? a.) lithium b.) carbon c.) phosphorus d.) chlorine
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Which element, when combined with flourine, would most likely form an ionic compound?

a.) lithium
b.) carbon
c.) phosphorus
d.) chlorine

User Rithesh M
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Answer: A Lithium
Going back to the answer above, ionic compounds are composed of a metal and a non metal. Carbon and Phosphorous are non metals. Chlorine is a halogen with Fluorine. I am taking chemistry at the moment so hope my answer helped!
User John Noonan
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Answer:

a) Lithium

Step-by-step explanation:

ionic bond is formed between lithium and fluorine to form LiF.

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