Question

Use the chart to determine which type of bond is formed between potassium (K) and chlorine (Cl).

nonpolar covalent

moderately polar covalent

highly polar covalent

ionic

Answer 1

It is ionic. when we have a strong Metal (Na) and strong non metal (Cl) the reaction forms ionic bonds.

Answer 2

Answer : The correct option is, ionic

Explanation :

As we know that the potassium element belongs to group 1 and period 4 which is a metal and the chlorine element belongs to group 17 and period 3 which is a non-metal.

The ionic compound is formed by the electrostatic force of attraction between the metal and a non-metal element.

The covalent compound is formed when two or more non-metal elements share their valence electrons.

Hence, the bond formed between the potassium and chlorine is, ionic bond.