In which set do all elements tend to form cations in binary ionic compounds?
A) Li, Sn, O
B) Ca, Zn, Sn
C) N, As, Bi
D) S, F, Br

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In set B, Ca, Zn, and Sn all tend to form cations in binary ionic compounds. Li in set A tends to form a cation while O forms an anion, and both N and As in set C tend to form anions. S and F in set D tend to form anions, while Br can form either anion or cation depending on its reaction partner.

In Which Set Do All Elements Tend to Form Cations