Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.
A) sodium chloride
B) magnesium chloride
C) sodium sulfate
D) carbon dioxide

Question

Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.
A) sodium chloride 
B) magnesium chloride 
C) sodium sulfate 
D) carbon dioxide

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first three options are all compounds consisting of a metal ion and a non-metal ion. Carbon dioxide, however, consists of two non-metal elements, carbon and oxygen.