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Which of the following elements is most likely to form an ion that will then form an ionic bond with an ion of a Group 1A element?
A) Pt
B) I
C) Fr
D)Be

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Can you help me with a Chemistry question? I will give a medal and become a fan of the person with the BEST answer

Which of the following elements is most likely to form an ion that will then form an ionic bond with an ion of a Group 1A element?
A) Pt
B) I
C) Fr
D)Be

joannablackwelder · Answer

Ions from Group 1A elements will form cations with a positive 1 charge. An element likely to bond with a cation with a positive 1 charge would be an anion with a negative 1 charge. Any idea if one of these elements will make a -1 charged ion?