Potassium has one electron in its fourth shell, and chloride has seven electrons in its third shell. Which of the following is most likely to be true?

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Potassium tends to lose its one electron in the outer shell to achieve a stable electronic configuration, while chloride tends to gain an electron to complete its valence shell. This transfer of an electron from potassium to chloride results in the formation of an ionic bond.

Potassium Has One Electron in Its Fourth Shell, and Chloride