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Question
Which of the following metals forms predominantly ionic compounds?
Options
Li, Be
K, Mg, Ca
K, Ca, Ba
Li, Be, Mg
MCQ
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Solution
K, Ca, Ba
Explanation:
Li and Be have a mostly covalent relationship. Mg has a mixture of covalent and ionic properties. Other groups 1 and 2 metals, on the other hand, have a primarily ionic property.
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Covalent Character of Ionic Bond
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