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Chemical Bonding — Test

Question 1 • Chemistry

Which pair of atoms would form a covalent bond ?

Answer
A
calcium Ca and bromine Br
B
cesium Cs and nitrogen cap n
C
rubidium Rb and sulfur cap s
D
oxygen cap o and chlorine Cl

Explanation

Covalent bonds usually form between two nonmetals, which share electrons. Oxygen and chlorine are both nonmetals, so they can form a covalent bond. Cesium, rubidium, and calcium are metals, so the other pairs are metal–nonmetal pairs that typically form ionic bonds.

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