Practice question
Question
Which element in group 17 has the highest tendency to form ionic compounds with group 1 elements?
Explanation
Ionic character increases with larger electronegativity difference. F (highest electronegativity, 4.0) forms the most ionic compounds with group 1 elements (e.g., NaF) compared to Cl, Br, or I.
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