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Which of the following would become a negative ion before bonding?

a. carbon
b. nitrogen
c. aluminum
d. chlorine

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Isn't it nitrogen AND chlorine? Both are nonmetals, and they need to gain electrons in order to bond.
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The answer is D, Chlorine

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