When a sample of potassium chloride dissolves in water, it separates into potassium ions and chloride ions. Which of the following best accounts for the positive charge of the potassium ions?

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Potassium ions have a positive charge because they have fewer electrons than protons. When potassium loses an electron, it has more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

When a Sample of Potassium Chloride Dissolves in Water, It