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Which pair of ions can form an ionic bond with each other and why?

A) Cu+ and Ag+;They are both metal ions.
B) S2- and O2-; They have like charges.
C) Br- and At-; They are both halogen ions.
D) Li+ and Br-; They have unlike charges.

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D) Li+ and Br-; They have unlike charges

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The answer is D) Li+ and Br-; They have unlike charges. because opposite charges are attracted to each other and want to bond, the term ionic actually refers to the making of ions which happen when electrons are lost and gained, and only the ions that have opposite charges will want to bond.

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