Question

Explain why sodium (Na) will form an ionic bond with chlorine (Cl) but not with potassium (K).

Answer 1

They are both metals

Explanation:

Sodium and Potassium cannot form ionic compounds because they are both metals.

Metals do not form ionic bonds between themselves.

To form an ionic bond;

• Two atoms combines together in which one of them transfers its valence electrons to the other.
• The atoms must have a large electronegativity difference between them.
• Formation of ions which causes electrostatic attraction.
• The ions formed are oppositely charged so that attraction is possible.

The description above is only satisfied by metals and non-metals.

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