a potassium atom is converted to a potassium ion when the atom\n○ gains one electron.\n○ gains two…

a potassium atom is converted to a potassium ion when the atom\n○ gains one electron.\n○ gains two electrons.\n○ loses one electron.\n○ loses two electrons.

a potassium atom is converted to a potassium ion when the atom\n○ gains one electron.\n○ gains two electrons.\n○ loses one electron.\n○ loses two electrons.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Potassium is in Group 1 of the periodic table. It has 1 valence - electron. To achieve a stable electron configuration (noble - gas configuration), it loses this 1 valence - electron to form a positively charged ion.

Answer:

C. loses one electron.