When an ionic bond forms between potassium (K) and chlorine (Cl), which of the following occurs?

K loses one electron
K loses two electrons
K gains one electron
K and Cl share electrons

Question

When an ionic bond forms between potassium (K) and chlorine (Cl), which of the following occurs?
 	
	K loses one electron
	K loses two electrons
	K gains one electron
	K and Cl share electrons

superhelp101 · Answer

@Somy can u help me?

superhelp101 · Answer

@Abhisar

abhisar · Answer

Metal looses electrons and non metal gains electron.

abhisar · Answer

Transfer of electron takes place in ionic bond and sharing occurs in covalent bond. Here it is th case of ionic bond

abhisar · Answer

Can u choose the correct option now ?

abhisar · Answer

Also there is one electron in the valence shell of K

abhisar · Answer

Since it is an alkali metal

superhelp101 · Answer

I still don't get it :(

abhisar · Answer

can u tell me the electronic configuration of K

somy · Answer

okay look 
all atoms want to be like noble gases 
meaning have full octet 
do u know about this?

superhelp101 · Answer

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 its 3s2 not 3s1

abhisar · Answer

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