Potassium, a metal with one electron in the outermost shell, will react with how many chlorine atoms? (Chlorine is a nonmetal with seven electrons in the outermost shell.)
A) 5
B) 7
C) 1
D) 2
E) 3

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Potassium (K) will react with one chlorine (Cl) atom to form KCl, as potassium donates its one outer electron to chlorine, achieving a stable electronic configuration for both.

Potassium, a Metal with One Electron in the Outermost Shell