Question

Can barium ionically bond with kalium

Answer 1

Answer:

NO

Explanation:

Barium cannot ionically bond with Kalium. Kalium is the Latin name for potassium.

Both Barium and potassium are metals. Metals and Metals do not combine to form ionic compounds. Only metals and non-metals form this bond type.

• The reason for this is that ionic bond forms by the transfer of electrons from one specie to another that receives it.
• Barium is metal and would freely donate electrons to attain stability.
• Kalium is metal and shares similar property.