A Potassium Atom Is Converted to a Potassium Ion When

question 55

Multiple Choice

A potassium atom is converted to a potassium ion when the atom

• A)gains one electron.
• B)gains two electrons.
• C)loses one electron.
• D)loses two electrons.

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