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Atoms of these two elements would bond ionically to sulfur (S) in a similar way.
Select one:
a. Mg and Ca
b. K and Ca
c. Se and O
d. Ca and O

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A.

Magnesium and calcium are both in the same group and will bond ionically with sulfur.
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a. Mg and Ca

They have similar reactive properties; they’re both Alkaline Earth metals.
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