FCAT Grade 8 Science Assessment Practice Questions

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On the periodic table, which group of elements is it not possible to form an ionic bond with?
  1. Group 4
  2. Group 8
  3. Group 11
  4. Group 16
  5. Group 18
Explanation
Answer: E - In an ionic bond, one species must have a negative charge and the other a positive charge. Group 18 elements are noble gases and have very stable valence shells, meaning they will not gain a charge. Thus, group 18 elements cannot form ionic bonds.
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