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Which atom is most likely to accept electrons to form an ionic bond?

a.a mercury ion with a negative 2 charge
b.a potassium ion with a negative 1 charge
c.radon, a noble gas with 8 valence electrons
d.sulfur, a nonmetal with 6 valence electrons

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Sulfur, a nonmetal with 6 valence electrons.

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The correct answer is D!
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