Answer to Question #238376 in Organic Chemistry for Sammy

Question

Lewis structure for ionic compound potassium chloride

Answer 1

Potassium chloride is composed of two ions K⁺ and Cl^-. The formation of the ionic bond is associated with the transfer of one valence electron from potassium to chloride resulting in the formation of K⁺ and Cl^- ions. For ionic bonding, Lewis diagram includes square brackets that indicate electron transfer. However, for covalent bonding, valence electrons are indicated to demonstrate electrons sharing.