Example 2 - Potassium Chloride Flashcards
1
Q
What is formed when potassium and chlorine ionically bond?
A
Potassium Chloride KCl
2
Q
What is step 1 of the ionic bond?
A
The potassium (K) atom has one electron in its outer shell that is transferred to the chlorine (Cl) atom
3
Q
What is step 2 of the ionic bond?
A
The potassium (K) atom has lost one electron and is now positively charged potassium ion (K+). The chlorine (Cl) atom has gained one electrons and is now negatively charged chloride ion (Cl-)
4
Q
What is step 3 of the ionic bond?
A
Both atoms now have eight electrons in their outer shell. The compound formed is potassium chloride (KCl)
