Compare the followings I) Potassium atom and ion II) Chlorine atom and ion in terms of electronic configuration, reactivity and size
Share
Compare the followings I) Potassium atom and ion II) Chlorine atom and ion in terms of electronic configuration, reactivity and size
Sign Up to our social questions and Answers Engine to ask questions, answer people’s questions, and connect with other people.
Login to our social questions & Answers Engine to ask questions answer people’s questions & connect with other people.
Answer:
(1) The potassium ion is charged, the potassium atom isn't.
Explanation:
A potassium atom, K is in its normal elemental state with 1 valence electron in it's most outer shell. It also has an equal amount of electrons and protons- 19 of each.
However the potassium ion has lost it's valence electron and has therefore formed a positive action, K+. It instead has 19 protons and 18 electrons, yielding a net positive charge.