Question

In KCl, how are the valence electrons distributed?

Question 14 options:

A)

The electrons are unequally shared between K and Cl, forming a polar covalent bond.

B)

The electrons are equally shared between K and Cl, forming a covalent bond.

C)

The electrons are shared between many K and Cl ions, creating a "sea of electrons."

D)

The electrons are transferred from K to Cl.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Electrons are transferred from K to Cl(i.e K which have 9 electrons in its outermost shell transferred 1 out of 9 electrons to Cl which have 7 electrons in its outermost shell, and both reach a stable octet resulting in forming electrovalent bond)