Which statements below correctly describe the bonding in the compound Potassium Bromide? Choose the 4 correct statements below. explain
a
Bromine transfers seven electrons to Potassium.
b
Potassium transfers one electron to Bromine.
c
Potassium shares one electron with Bromine.
d
Bromine shares seven electrons with Potassium.
e
The bond between Potassium and Bromine is covalent.
f
The bond between Potassium and Bromine is polar covalent.
g
The bond between Potassium and Bromine is ionic.
h
Potassium will lose an electron to become a positively charged ion.
i
Potassium will lose an electron to become a negatively charged ion.
j
Bromine will gain an electron to become a positively charged ion.
k
Bromine will gain an electron to become a negatively charged ion.
The correct statements about the bonding in Potassium Bromide are:
b. Potassium transfers one electron to Bromine.
g. The bond between Potassium and Bromine is ionic.
h. Potassium will lose an electron to become a positively charged ion.
k. Bromine will gain an electron to become a negatively charged ion.
Explanation:
In the compound Potassium Bromide, Potassium (K) donates one electron to Bromine (Br). This results in the formation of a ionic bond between the two elements. Potassium loses one electron to achieve a full outer electron shell and becomes a positively charged ion (K+). Bromine gains one electron to achieve a full outer electron shell and becomes a negatively charged ion (Br-). Therefore, statement b, g, h, and k correctly describe the bonding in Potassium Bromide.