For the given electron arrangements, 
2, 8, 8, 1 and 2, 8, 6
Identify the symbol for the cation, the symbol for the anion, the formula for the ionic compound they form, and the name of the ionic compound.

• A. symbol of the cation: K²⁺
  symbol of the anion: S⁻
  symbol of the ionic compound: KS₂
  name of the ionic compound:
  potassium sulfide
• B. symbol of the cation: K⁺
  symbol of the anion: S²⁻
  symbol of the ionic compound: K₂S
  name of the ionic compound:
  potassium sulfide
• C. symbol of the cation: S²⁺
  symbol of the anion: K⁻
  symbol of the ionic compound: KS₂
  name of the ionic compound:
  sulfur potasside
• D. symbol of the cation: K²⁺
  symbol of the anion: S⁻
  symbol of the ionic compound: K₂S
  name of the ionic compound:
  dipotassium sulfur

Answer: (B)