What happens when potassium (k) forms and ion?

a. it gains an electron < -- i believe this is correct.

b. it loses an electron

c. it shares and electron with a nonmetal

d. it shares and electron with a metal

B. It loses an electron

Explanation:

atomic number of Potassium (K) is 19

it's electronic configuration is

2,8,8,1

it loses an electron to complete its octet

I. e., 2,8,8

- both b and d.

-since b and d are the closest coastlines then that makes it the most affected.

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a is the answer to this question

explanation: