Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 8 - Sections 8.1-8.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 376: 79b

Answer

S is more negative.

Work Step by Step

Sulfur most likely forms the negative ion, while boron tends to give electrons away to form a positive ion.
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