Potassium, a Metal with One Electron in the Outermost Shell

question 66

Multiple Choice

Potassium, a metal with one electron in the outermost shell, will react with how many chlorine atoms? (Chlorine is a nonmetal with seven electrons in the outermost shell.)

• A) 5
• B) 7
• C) 1
• D) 2
• E) 3

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