Group Number of Potassium (& Uses, Sources ... rev. 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Potassium. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of K?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say K, we can open any periodic table and search for Potassium. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Potassium the group number is 1. However there is a lot of funny facts about Potassium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Potassium Overview

Potassium Group Number

1

Atomic Number

19

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

39,0983

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

K

Name Origin

English: pot ash; symbol from Latin: kalium, (alkali).

Description

Soft, waxy, silver-white metal. Eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust (20,900 ppm). Occurs only in compounds.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy
Year: 1807
Location: England

Uses

Used as potash in making glass & soap. Also as saltpeter, potassium nitrate (KNO3) to make explosives and to color fireworks in mauve. Formerly called kalium (K). Vital to function of nerve and muscle tissures.

Sources

Found in minerals like carnallite [(KMgCl3).6H2O] & sylvite (potassium chloride, KCL). Pure metal is produced by the reaction of hot potassium chloride and sodium vapors in a special retort.

Want to learn more details and data about Potassium (K)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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• What is a substance
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• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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