What is the most stable potassium ion?

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Dwight
Jan 4, 2017

There is only one stable potassium ion, #K^+#

Explanation:

The cation #K^+# is formed when an atom of potassium loses its single valence electron (a #4s#-electron). This process requires very little energy (the ionization energy of potassium is relatively low), and so the element is readily oxidized (it is a strong reducing agent).

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