A metal from group 1 and a nonmemtal from group 17 are
A.not likely to bond
B. Likely to form a covalent bond
C. Likely to form a ionic bond**
D. Likely to form a metalloid
I think it's c am I right?
looks good
Yes, you are correct. A metal from group 1 (also known as group 1A or alkali metals) and a nonmetal from group 17 (also known as group 17A or halogens) are likely to form an ionic bond.
To determine this, you can use the periodic table. Group 1 elements include metals such as lithium, sodium, and potassium, which have one valence electron. Group 17 elements include nonmetals such as fluorine, chlorine, and iodine, which have seven valence electrons.
In an ionic bond, one atom transfers electrons to another atom to achieve a stable electron configuration. In this case, the metal from group 1 will transfer its one valence electron to the nonmetal from group 17, resulting in the formation of two ions: a cation with a positive charge (the metal) and an anion with a negative charge (the nonmetal). These opposite charges attract each other, forming an ionic bond.
Therefore, option C, "Likely to form an ionic bond," is the correct answer.