Question

Would sodium bond with potassium (atomic number 19)? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

No

Explanation:

Sodium ;

Atomic number = 11

Group = Group 1

Valence electrons ; 1

Charge = electropositive elements

Potassium ;

Atomic number ; 19

Group = Group 1

Valence electrons ; 1

Charge = electropositive elements

Reason why Sodium and Potassium can not form a bond ;

1. They both belong to the same group in the periodic table (Group I).
2. They  both contain one electron in their outermost shell(they need to lose it)

So, a chemical reaction between both these elements is not going to establish octant sate  for either of the element.