Question

which of the following pairs of elements are likely to form ionic compounds? check all that apply. which of the following pairs of elements are likely to form ionic compounds?check all that apply. chlorine and bromine sodium and potassium potassium and sulfur magnesium and chlorine helium and oxygen nitrogen and iodine

Answer 1

Magnesium and Chlorine

Potassium and Sulfur

Step-by-step explanation:

Ionic compounds form between a metal and a non-metal

Magnesium & Chlorine and Potassium & Sulfur will form ionic compounds due to Magnesium and Potassium being metals while Chlorine and Sulfur are non metals.

Elements also have to have a large difference in electronegativity as one atom has to lose its electron to the other atom.