Potassium
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| Symbol | K |
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| Atomic mass | 39. 0983 u |
| Electron configuration | [Ar] 4s1 |
| Atomic number | 19 |
| Melting point | 63. 5 °C |
| Did you know | Potassium is necessary for the heart, kidneys, and other organs to work normally. |
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| ID | 1053231 |
About Potassium
Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol K and atomic number 19. Potassium is a silvery-white metal that is soft enough to be cut with a knife with little force. Potassium metal reacts rapidly with atmospheric oxygen to form flaky white potassium peroxide in only seconds of exposure.
