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When a potassium atom forms an ion, it loses one electron. What is the electrical charge of the potassium ion? A. -1 B. -2 C. +2 D. +1
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When a potassium atom forms an ion, it loses one electron. What is the electrical charge of the potassium ion?

A.
-1

B.
-2

C.
+2

D.
+1

User Chris Yongchu
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C. -1...hope that's right :)...
User Gratinierer
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When potassium forms an ion, it will carry a +1 charge because it lost its electron. Also it is in group one of the periodic table which means it will have a +1 charge.
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