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1.) Identify whether each of the following elements would be more likely to gain or lose electrons in order to form an ionic bond.

a. Bromine
b. Rubidium
c. Strontium

2.) Will two iodine atoms form an ionic or covalent bond? Explain.

3.) In a compound of strontium and fluorine, which element forms an anion? Which forms a cation?

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Answer:

1.

2. A covalent connection is formed when two atoms share electrons. A nonmetal atom and a nonmetal atom form this type of bond. Ionic bonds are formed when an atom donates or accepts an electron and are most commonly found between metals and nonmetals. The valence electrons of two iodine atoms in I2 are shared to form a covalent bond.

3.

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