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An atom with atomic number 20 is most li...

An atom with atomic number 20 is most likely to combine chemically with the atom whose atomic number is

A

11

B

14

C

16

D

10

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C
Element with atomic number 20(Ca) is a divalent electropositive metal. It will easily react with an electronegative element (sulphur with atomic number 16)
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