Would sodium bond with potassium (atomic number 19)? Why or why not?
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Answer:
<h2>No</h2>Explanation:
<u>Sodium</u> ;
Atomic number = 11
Group = Group 1
Valence electrons ; 1
Charge = electropositive elements
<u> Potassium</u> ;
Atomic number ; 19
Group = Group 1
Valence electrons ; 1
Charge = electropositive elements
Reason why Sodium and Potassium can not form a bond ;
- They both belong to the same group in the periodic table (Group I).
- 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.
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