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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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The answer is +1 that’s all u need to know

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The correct answer is letter A. The electrical charge of the potassium ion becomes +1 after losing an electron. A potassium atom has a charge of zero so when it loses one electron, which has a negative charge, the potassium ion will have a +1 charge. If this electron is transferred back to the potassium ion, it will return to a charge of zero.
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