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What is the correct formula for the compound formed when potassium and bromine are bonded?
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KBr
Explanation: Potassium (K) is a Group 1 metal that loses one electron to form a +1 charge, and bromine (Br) is a Group 17 nonmetal that gains one electron to form a -1 charge, resulting in a neutral compound with a 1:1 ratio, KBr.