Question

The periodic table shows metals, nonmetals, and noble gases. Which two elements will most likely form an ionic bond?

Answer 1

Answer;

B. Magnesium and silicon

Explanation;

• Ionic bond is a type of bond that is formed between a metal and a non metal. This type of bond occurs as a result of transfer of electrons where an atom of a metal looses electrons and that of a non metal gains electrons. Consequently, the atoms involved attain a stable configuration, where one becomes a cation and the other becomes an anion.
• In this case, magnesium and silicon will form an ionic bond because magnesium is a metal and silicon is a non metal, such that magnesium requires to loose two electrons and silicon requires to gain four electrons to attain a stable configuration and form an ionic compound.

Answer 2

The correct answer from the answers provided is                      B) Magnesium and Silicon.