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29 March, 17:43

What happens when Potassium (K) forms and ion?

A. It gains an electron <- - I believe this is correct.

B. It loses an electron

C. It shares and electron with a nonmetal

D. It shares and electron with a metal

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  1. 29 March, 17:53
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    B. It loses an electron

    Explanation:

    atomic number of Potassium (K) is 19

    it's electronic configuration is

    2,8,8,1

    it loses an electron to complete its octet

    I. e., 2,8,8
  2. 29 March, 18:09
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    B. It loses an electron
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