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Potassium

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why do people need potassium?

jorgensenAbout the Contributor: Dr. Andrew Jorgensen is a chemistry professor at the University of Toledo.

 

 

 

 

 

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Symbol: K

Atomic Number: 19

Atomic Mass: 39.0983 u

Electron Configuration: [Ar] 4s1

Year Discovered: 1807

Discovered By: Humphry Davy

Last Updated: 12/11/23