How do we formulate the ionic salt, #"potassium bromide"#?

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anor277
Jun 19, 2016

#KBr#

Explanation:

#KBr# #=# #K^(+)Br^(-)#

If you look at the position of potassium and bromine on the Periodic Table, you find that potassium is in Group I (under sodium), and the halogen is in Group 17, under chlorine. This is excellent indication that the structures and bonding should be similar to that of sodium chloride.

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