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Q · Chemical Bonding Medium · 45s
Which of the following elements is most likely to form an ionic bond with chlorine?
TopicChemical Bonding
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Magnesium, being a metal, tends to lose electrons and form an ionic bond with chlorine.
Final Answer: Option B — Magnesium