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Oxidation-Reduction

Question 8 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

The charge of a potassium (K) ion is

Answer
A
+1.
B
-1.
C
+4.
D
-4.

Explanation

Potassium is a Group 1 element, so it typically loses one electron when it forms an ion. Losing one negatively charged electron leaves it with a charge of +1, so the correct choice is +1.

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