Which of the following elements is most likely to form an ionic bond with chlorine?
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The final answer is Sodium.
The element most likely to form an ionic bond with chlorine is sodium.
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The element most likely to form an ionic bond with chlorine is sodium.
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Ionic bonds form between elements with significantly different electronegativities, typically between a metal and a nonmetal. Sodium (a metal) readily loses an electron to form a positive ion, while chlorine (a nonmetal) readily gains an electron to form a negative ion.
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Elements from group 1 and 2 can form ionic bonds with elements from group 16 and 17.
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