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Which of the following is a product of the reaction between bromine and potassium?
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MCQ
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practice
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Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. Potassium bromide
- B. Potassium chloride
- C. Potassium iodide
- D. Potassium fluoride
Answer
Potassium bromide
Explanation
Bromine reacts with potassium to form potassium bromide (KBr), an ionic compound.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Reactivity with Metals
Students often think that halogens only form ionic compounds with metals, ignoring the possibility of covalent bonding in some cases.
Emphasize that while halogens typically form ionic compounds with metals, they can also form covalent compounds with certain non-metals and that the type of bonding depends on the elements involved.
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