Question

1. why does the element potassium (k) readily form compounds? group 1 elements are the least reactive and form compounds easily. losing one electron creates a stable electron arrangement. gaining one electron creates a stable electron arrangement. potassium (k) is found in a very reactive period.

Explanation:

Potassium is in Group 1 of the periodic table. It has one valence - electron. By losing this one electron, it attains a stable electron configuration like a noble gas. This makes it highly reactive and likely to form compounds. Group 1 elements are highly reactive, not the least reactive. Gaining one electron is not how potassium achieves stability.

Answer:

Losing one electron creates a stable electron arrangement.