Question

The lewis dot notation for two atoms is shown. What is represented by this notation? K loses one portion to CI, K gains one portion from CI, K loses one electron to CI, K gains one electron from CI

Answer 1

Answer:

K loses one electron to CI

Explanation:

The lewis electron dot notation shows only the chemical symbol of the element surrounded by dots to represent the valence electrons.

  We have atom of K with one valence electrons

   Cl with 7 valence electrons

For an electrostatic attraction to occur, both particles must be charged. To do this, one of the species must lose an electron, and the other gains it.

This will make both species attain a stable octet;

   Hence, K will lose 1 electron and Cl will gain the electrons.