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based on their locations in the periodic table, which two elements are most likely to form covalent bonds with each other? (1 point)
magnesium (mg) and sulfur (s)
nitrogen (n) and oxygen (o)
potassium (k) and iodine (i)
sodium (na) and bromine (br)
Covalent bonds form between non - metals. Nitrogen and oxygen are both non - metals. Magnesium is a metal (forms ionic bonds with non - metals like sulfur). Potassium is a metal and forms ionic bonds with iodine. Sodium is a metal and forms ionic bonds with bromine.
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B. nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O)