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Name: |
Potassium |
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Symbol: |
K | |
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Latin Name: |
Kalium | |
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Atomic Number: |
19 | |
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Average Atomic Mass: |
39.1 amu | |
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# Protons: |
19 | |
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# Electrons (neutral atom): |
19 | |
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# Neutrons (most common isotope): |
20 | |
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Common Ion(s): |
K+1 | |
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Common Isotopes: |
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Electronegativity: |
0.8 | |
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Ionic radius: |
133 pm | |
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Atomic Radius: |
227 pm | |
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Ionization Energy: |
418.8 kj/mol | |
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Common Compounds: |
KNO3 | |
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Common Uses: |
Fertilizers, Gun Powder | |
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Created By: Mrs. D. M. Spering
Created: March 25th, 2004
Revised: May 2006
Abington Senior High School
Science Department
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Spering