Augmented Gaussian basis sets of double and triple zeta valence qualities plus polarization functions for the atoms K and from Sc to Kr are presented. They were generated from the all-electron unaugmented sets by addition of diffuse functions (s, p, d, f, and g symmetries) that were optimized for the anion ground states. From these sets, Hartree–Fock, second-order Møller–Plesset perturbation theory, and density functional theory electric dipole moment and dipole polarizability calculations for a sample of molecules were carried out. Comparison with theoretical and experimental values available in the literature was done.