PotassiumDefinition: a silvery-white metallic element

that oxidizes rapidly in the air.

POTASSIUM!!!

Two pearls of potassium coated paraffin

Potassium contained objects:Potato's BananasBean’sAvocado’s

Facts about PotassiumPotassium is an “Alkali Metal” , a very

reactive metal and is not found in natureThe element was discovered by Sir

Humphrey Davy, he also discovered calcium and sodium

Recommended daily potassium intake is 4.7 g. a day

Atomic Number:The atomic number of an element is the

number of protons in an atomAtom # = # of Protons

Potassium's atomic number: 19

Atomic MassThe mass number of an atom is the number

of protons plus the number of neutronsMass # = Protons + NeutronsPotassium's atomic mass: 39.10

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http://www.facts-about.org.uk/science-element-potassium.htm

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09355.html

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