1) Atomic number 19 2) Banana benefit 3) Chemical element 4) Dietary mineral 5) Element discovered in 1807 6) Element number 19 7) Element with the symbol K 8) Its symbol is K 9) Metal 10) Metal in bananas 11) Metallic element 12) Mineral in bananas 13) Reducing agent
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1) Kalium 2) Potash
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• (n.) An Alkali element, occurring abundantly but always combined, as in the chloride, sulphate, carbonate, or silicate, in the minerals sylvite, kainite, orthoclase, muscovite, etc. Atomic weight 39.0. Symbol K (Kalium).
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chemical element of Group 1 (also called Group Ia) of the periodic table, the alkali metal group, indispensable for both plant and animal life. ... [34 related articles]
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A metallic element that is important in body functions such as regulation of blood pressure and of water content in cells, transmission of nerve impulses, digestion, muscle contraction, and heartbeat.
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CAS Number: 7440-09-7. A silver-white, soft, lightweight, low-melting metallic element of the alkali metal group that occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals. Chemical symbol = K. Molecular weight = 39.0983 g/mol.
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<chemistry> An Alkali element, occurring abundantly but always combined, as in the chloride, sulphate, carbonate, or silicate, in the minerals sylvite, kainite, orthoclase, muscovite, etc. Atomic weight 39.0. Symbol K (Kalium). ... It is reduced from the carbonate as a soft white metal, lighter than water, which oxidizes with the greatest rea...
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(K) (po-tas´e-әm) a chemical element, atomic number 19, atomic weight 39.102. In combination with other minerals in the body, potassium forms alkaline salts that are important in body processes and play an essential role in maintenance of the acid-base balance and fluid balance in the body. ...
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a mineral essential for body function
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The major positive ion (cation) found inside of cells. The chemical notation for potassium is K+.
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an element and electrolyte responsible for the body
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one of the alkali metal elements with a valence of 1 and an atomic weight of about 39. Potassium compounds, most commonly potassium hydroxide (KOH), are sometimes added to drilling fluids to impart special properties, usually inhibition.
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Po·tas'si·um noun [ New Latin See
Potassa ,
Potash .]
(Chemistry) An Alkali element having atomic number 19, occurring abundantly but always combined, as in the chloride, sulphate, carbonate, or silicate, in the minerals sylvite, kainite, orthoclase, muscovite, etc. Atomic weight 3...
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A soft white metal related to sodium.
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(K) Type: Term Pronunciation: pō-tas′ē-ŭm Definitions: 1. An alkaline metallic element, atomic no. 19, atomic wt. 39.0983, occurring abundantly in nature but always in combination; its salts are used medicinally. For organic potassium salts not listed below, see the name of the anion. Synonyms: kalium &nb...
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Potassium: The major positive ion (cation) found inside of cells. The chemical notation for potassium is K<SUP>+</SUP>. The proper level of potassium is essential for normal cell function. An abnormal increase of potassium (hyperkalemia) or decrease of potassium (hypokalemia) can profoundly affect the nervous system and heart, and when ...
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Potassium is a silver-white, light, soft, low-melting, univalent metallic element of the alkali group, it occurs abundantly in nature especially combined in minerals. It has the symbol K.
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A mineral in the body's cells needed for maintaining fluid balance. Good sources of potassium are bananas and orange juice. Salt substitutes usually contain potassium. (Read about 'Vitamins & Minerals')
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It is chemical element.
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An essential elemental nutrient required for crop growth, normally supplied as inorganic 'K'.
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Potassium is a soft, silvery coloured metal, which like other members of the alkali group of metals, is extremely reactive. As with other members of the group, it can be prepared by electrolysis of the fused halide. The main source being potassium chloride. It does not occur naturally. Potassium has limited use as the pure metal, although it can be...
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a mineral that plays an important role in the body, helping to maintain water balance, normal heart rhythm, conduction of nerve impulses, and muscle contraction
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K noun a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite
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An essential mineral, which helps nerve endings and muscles to work. If your level of potassium is too high or low, it can cause an irregular heartbeat. In fact, very high potassium levels may cause the heart to stop. The usual range of potassium is 3.5 - 5.0mmol/L.
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Soft, waxlike, silver-white, metallic element, atomic number 19, relative atomic mass 39.0983. Its chemical symbol comes from the German
kalium. It is one of the alkali metals (in Group 1 of the periodic table of the elements), and has a very low density – it floats on water, and is the second lightest metal (after lithi...
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