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Which of the following elements is likely to form a ionic bond with potassium

A. CI
B. Au
C. Li
D. Ca

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Answer: A. chlorine (Cl)

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The element that is likely to form a ionic bond with potassium is Cl (answer A)


Step-by-step explanation

Ionic bond - is a bond formed when a metal and a non metal react.

Metal loses electron ( donate electrons) while non metal gains electrons ( accept electrons) to form ionic bond.

potassium is a metal while Chlorine(Cl) is a non metal. They react to form an ionic bond by potassium donating 1 electron while chlorine accept 1 electron.


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