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Interpretation:The reason due to which potassium does not bond with neon to form a compound needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Molecules are bound together by different types of bonds namely ionic and covalent. Ionic bonds are formed when there is a complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another. These atoms either lose or gain electrons to become negatively or positively charged ions. The forces of attraction between these ions cause ionic bond formation.
Answer to Problem 62A
Potassium and Neon will not form a compound as Neon belongs to the Noble gas group and has complete octet indicating that it cannot form any ion.
Explanation of Solution
The element Potassium has an
Neon belongs to the Nobel gas group and has an atomic number of 10 and an electronic configuration as
Thus, potassium and Neon will not form a compound as Neon belongs to the Noble gas group and has a complete octet indicating that it cannot form any ion.
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