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    K

    Potassium

    Alkali Metal

    Atomic Number: 19 • Atomic Mass: 39.0980 u • Period: 4 • Group: 1

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s¹
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 0.82
    Argon (Ar)Calcium (Ca)
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    Applications

    Potassium has a wide range of applications in various industries, including:

    • Fertilizers
    • Soaps
    • Food additives