Explain the process of ionic bond formation between K (potassium, a metal) and Br (bromine, a nonmetal).

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Felipe Riley

24 October, 11:55

Explain the process of ionic bond formation between K (potassium, a metal) and Br (bromine, a nonmetal).

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Annie Sanders · Answer 1

Potassium belongs to group IA of the elements. This means that it will give up one of its electrons to form the cation K+. Opposite to that is bromine in which it accepts one electrons to form the anion Br-. The binding of these elements will form KBr and is formed from transfer of electron from one element to the other. This is the mechanism of ionic bond formation.