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Question
in order to build an ionic compound that sticks together you need atoms with
neutral charges
like charges
opposite charges
no charges
Brief Explanations
Ionic compounds form via electrostatic attraction between charged atoms (ions). Opposite charges attract, creating the strong ionic bonds that hold the compound together. Neutral/no charges cannot form this attraction, and like charges repel, which would not create a stable compound.
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