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Atomic Profile
Potassium (K)
Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Potassium element.
19K39.098
Physical Properties
Melting Point63.38 °C
Boiling Point759 °C
Density0.862 g/cm³
Electronegativity0.82
Group / PeriodGroup 1, Period 4
Electronic Config[Ar] 4s¹
Bohr Shells2, 8, 8, 1
Bohr Electron Model
Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Potassium.
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Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 8e⁻ | Shell 3: 8e⁻ | Shell 4: 1e⁻
Origin & Abundance
Discovery Details
Discovered by Humphry Davy in the year 1807.
Natural Occurrence
Highly abundant element in Earth's crust, occurring in potash and minerals like carnallite.
Common Uses & Applications
- Nerve impulse transmission bio-regulators
- Agricultural potash fertilizers
- Soap manufacturing (liquid potash soaps)
- Glass tempering processing
Common Chemical Compounds
Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Potassium interacting with other elements:
KCl (Potassium Chloride)KOH (Potassium Hydroxide)KNO₃ (Potassium Nitrate)
Element Concept Check
What color flame is produced when potassium compounds are ignited?
Video Lectures & Fact Files
Watch educational lectures detailing the chemical extraction and molecular spectrums of Potassium.
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