When potassium salt (KCl) forms, which action occurs between the reacting elements?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Potassium donates an electron to chlorine.
Potassium donates an electron to chlorine.

Chlorine exchanges an electron with potassium.
Chlorine exchanges an electron with potassium.

Potassium shares an electron with chlorine.
Potassium shares an electron with chlorine.

Chlorine donates an electron to potassium.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Potassium donates an electron to chlorine.

In the formation of potassium chloride (KCl), potassium (K) donates one electron to chlorine (Cl), resulting in the formation of K⁺ and Cl⁻ ions, which are held together by ionic bonds.