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Atoms of which two elements will form an ionic bond?

a. N and O
b. Mg and Cl
c. Fe and Co
d. Rb and Al

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Answer:
Mg and Cl

Step-by-step explanation:
The magnesium would lose two electrons, becoming +2 charged and two chlorines (not one) would each gain one electron, each becoming -1 charged in the process.

The three ions would adhere (bond) to each other by the positive/negative attraction between the ions.

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