Select the pair of elements that will form an ionic bond.

Argon and neon

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Magnesium and oxygen

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Magnesium and sodium

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Neon and calcium

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Solution

The correct option is B Magnesium and oxygen
Neon and argon are inert elements. So they won't react.

Also, an ionic compound is always formed between a metal and a non-metal. Among the given options, only magnesium and oxygen is a metal and a non-metal pair. Therefore, they will form ionic bond.

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