Question

What happens when Potassium (K) forms and ion?

A. It gains an electron <-- I believe this is correct.


B. It loses an electron


C. It shares and electron with a nonmetal


D. It shares and electron with a metal

Answer 1

B. It loses an electron

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

B. It loses an electron

Step-by-step explanation:

atomic number of Potassium (K) is 19

it's electronic configuration is

2,8,8,1

it loses an electron to complete its octet

I. e., 2,8,8