Explain why potassium chloride has the formula KCl while potassium sulfide has the formula K2S. What does the "2" indicate and why is it necessary?
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In potassium chloride KCl, there are 2 kinds of atoms which is oppositely charged. ... However in K2S, the sulfide ion have a charge of -2, twice the amount of charge the postassium have which is +1. Therefore 2 atoms of potassium needed to make it neutral again.
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In potassium chloride KCl, there are 2 kinds of atoms which is oppositely charged. ... However in K2S, the sulfide ion have a charge of -2, twice the amount of charge the postassium have which is +1. Therefore 2 atoms of potassium needed to make it neutral again.
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