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You may expect bonds between two atoms which each have n covalent lonic metallic hydrogen

Of the groups of elements below, which are most likely to gain electrons to become anions? a. alkali metal b. boron group c. halogen d. transition metal

Why does the sun appear to be the brightest star in the sky? a- its apparent brightness is much greater than other stars. b- it burns more gas, making it brighter than any other star. c- it is the largest star in the galaxy, so it is the brightest star. d- its relative distance to earth is closer than the other stars.