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Write the name and symbol of the ion formed when a potassium atom loses one electron

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  • 08-01-2020

Answer:

K+

Explanation:

Potassium is located in group 1A, which means that the atom has 1 valence electron in its outermost shell. By losing that electron, the atom becomes more stable. Instead of having 19 total electrons, it only has 18.

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