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

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Potassium will most likely give an electron to chlorine to form an ionic bond, since chlorine needs only one more electron to complete its outer shell, while potassium needs to lose one electron. This results in both atoms achieving a stable electron configuration.

Potassium Has One Electron in Its Fourth Shell,and Chlorine Has