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What type of compound is created when potassium and chlorine combine?

Explain how they combine and write the chemical formula.

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Answer : An ionic compound known as KCl is formed when potassium (K) and Chlorine (Cl) is combined together.

Explanation :

When K allowed to react with Cl in the form of gas it usually tends to form a salt.

The complete reaction can be represented as follows;


2K_((s)) + Cl_(2)_((g)) ----> 2KCl_((s))

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