How would you draw a Dot & Cross diagram for the ionic bonding of Potassium and Chlorine

The potassium has 1 electron on its outer shell.A chlorine atom has 7 electrons on its outer shell Potassium and Chlorine react to form Potassium Chloride The potassium and chloride ions will then have full outer shellsDiagram on whiteboard to support the statements.

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