Which of the following pairs of elements is most likely to form an ionic compound? a oxygen and fluorine b sodium and aluminum c calcium and chlorine d nitrogen and sulfur
1 answer:
An ionic compound consists of a metal AND a non-metal.
<em>Option A:</em>
Oxygen and fluorine are non-metals.
<em>Option B:</em>
Sodium and aluminium are non-metals.
<em>Option C:</em>
Calcium is a metal and chlorine is a non-metal.
<em>Option D:</em>
Nitrogen and sulfur are non-metals.
Thus, the answer is C.
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