Here's why:
* Ionic compounds are neutral: The positive and negative charges must balance out.
* Potassium has a +1 charge (K⁺) and bromide has a -1 charge (Br⁻).
* One potassium ion (K⁺) and one bromide ion (Br⁻) combine to form a neutral compound.
Therefore, the formula for potassium bromide is KBr.