QuestionWhat is the formula for a potassium ion with 18 electrons: P+, K+, K-, or P-?
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The charge of the ion is represented as a superscript on the symbol for the element. Since the potassium ion has a charge of +1, we represent it as K+.
The correct formula for a potassium ion with18 electrons is K+.
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