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.
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 an electron to chlorine (Cl), resulting in the formation of positively charged potassium ions (K⁺) and negatively charged chloride ions (Cl⁻). This transfer of electrons creates an ionic bond between the two ions.