Question

Atoms of different elements can combine chemically to form compounds. Which of the following elements would be most likely to form a compound bound tightly together with covalent bonding?

A. one sodium atom and one chlorine atom to form sodium chloride (NaCl)
B. two aluminum atoms with three oxygen atoms to form aluminum oxide (Al2O3)
C. four hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom to form methane (CH4)
D. one magnesium atom and two bromine atoms to form magnesium bromide (MgBr2)

Answer 1

Answer: four hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom to form methane (CH4)

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