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Which of the following pairs of elements is most likely to form an ionic bond?

A.
nitrogen and oxygen
B.
lithium and chlorine
C.
phosphorus and chlorine
D.
selenium and bromine

User Mads
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Answer:

B.

lithium and chlorine

Step-by-step explanation:

Ionic bonds are typically formed between a metal and nonmetal. Lithium is an alkali metal in group one and chlorine is a halogen from group seven. They will bond to form the salt, lithium chloride.

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