Question

Q. 6. The atomic number of potassium and
chlorine is 19 and 17 respectively.
(a) Write electronic configuration of both.
(b) Write the possibilities for obtaining
rare gas structure.
(c) Explain formation of ionic bond in
potassium chloride through electronic struc-
ture.
(d) Write the charges present in potassium
and chloride ions.
Ans (al The electronic configuration o​

Answer 1

Answer:

The type of bond between atoms of potassium and chlorine in a crystal of potassium chloride is ionic bond.

Ionic bond is the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions. In case of potassium chloride crystal, the ionic bond is the electrostatic force of attraction between K+ ion and Cl− ion.

Explanation:

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