Which of these compounds is most likely to be covalent? A) KF B) CaCl₂ C) SF₄ D) Al₂O₃ E) CaSO₄

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Covalent compounds are formed through the sharing of electrons between atoms. In this case, the only compound that consists of nonmetals and would likely share electrons to form covalent bonds is SF4. The other options involve metals and nonmetals, which typically form ionic bonds instead of covalent bonds.

Which of These Compounds Is Most Likely to Be Covalent