Fun Facts

Here are some facts about potassium that I think will make you more interested in potassium. It is ordered from general to super duper specific.

Potassium is the 19th element of the periodic table. The Element symbol of potassium is K. It is in the Alkali metal family. Potassium is in a lot of fertilizers. It is a shiny lustrous color . Beet greens cooked are great for K. You'll find this element in bananas, some types of soap and fertilizer.

History of potassium is More interesting than you think.

Discovered in 1807 by sir Humphry Davy. He discovered it when he was burning trees and then he got potash which he filtered and got potassium carbonate. He then used electricity to separate carbonate from potassium. The symbol K is from the Latin name for potash kalium. Potassium was named from its source potash. Potash was formed from wood ashes soaked in water.

Potassium burns in water. Atomic mass is 39.0983. Covalent radius 2.03A. Van der waals radius 2.75A. Electron Affinity 48.385. Electronegativity 0.82. Atomic radius 2.27A empirical. Molar heat capacity 29.6 j/mol.k. Heat of vaporization 76.9 k/mol. Heat of fusion 2.33 kj/mol. State at 20c solid. Critical point 2223k at 16mpa. Electron configuration full 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s¹. Exposed to air, an oxidizing layer quickly turns its appearance to a dull gray. Potassium reacts with water to form hydrogen gas. Boiling point 1032k (759c 1398f). Melting point 336.7k (63.5c . 146.3f). Density 0.89 gr cm3. Istropes k-39 is stable k-40 is radioactive k-41 is stable.

Helmenstine, T., & Helmenstine, T. (2020, September 23). Potassium Facts. Retrieved from https://sciencenotes.org/potassium-facts/

Here are some facts about health.

Potassium may help reduce blood pressure. Potassium helps regulate muscle and heart contraction. K is the 7 most abundant element in the human body. K is the 7 most abundant element in the earth crust. May help prevent osteoporosis. Oxidation states. It may reduce water retention water retention. My help protect against strokes. May help prevent kidney stones. K helps regulate fluid balance. Potassium is the main electrolyte in the lcf (intracellular fluids). Eating a potassium rich diet and staying hydrated can help maintain good fluid balance. K plays an essential role in activating nerve impulses in your nervous system.

Raman, Ryan. “What Does Potassium Do for Your Body? A Detailed Review.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 9 Sept. 2017, www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-does-potassium-do.