Chemistry

Question

Iodine, I,, reacts with potassium, K, to form

potassium iodide, KI.

a) What type of compound is formed?

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Answer

Potassium iodide (KI) is an ionic compound, formed when the positively charged potassium ion (K+) is attracted to the negatively charged iodine ion (I-).

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Potassium iodide (KI) is an ionic compound, formed when the positively charged potassium ion (K+) is attracted to the negatively charged iodine...