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What would the molecular formula be if potassium and chlorine reacted to form a neutral compound?A. KClB. PClC. K2ClD. KCl3

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Step-by-step explanation:

The metal potassium and nonmetal chlorine will react together to form potassium chloride.

The formula for the cation potassium is K+. The anion chloride is Cl-. If we combine them to form a neutral compound we get:

Answer: A. KCl

What would the molecular formula be if potassium and chlorine reacted to form a neutral-example-1
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