When potassium and sulfur react to form potassium sulfide, an ionic compound,
A) each sulfur atom loses two electrons.
B) each sulfur atom loses one electron.
C) each potassium atom loses one electron.
D) each potassium atom loses two electrons.

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Potassium is in group 1 of the periodic table and has one valence electron, which it loses to achieve a stable electronic arrangement, forming a K+ ion.

When Potassium and Sulfur React to Form Potassium Sulfide, an Ionic