Potassium+ Kirin


 * Element Name:** Potassium


 * Element Symbol:** K


 * Atomic Mass:** 39[[image:potassium.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:**19


 * Protons:** 19


 * Electrons:** 19


 * Discovery:** Discovered in 1807 in England by Sir Humphry Davy


 * How it was named:** Potassium comes from the word "Potash". The Potassium symbol comes from the Latin word for Alkali, Kalium


 * State of matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 63.38°C


 * Boiling Point:** 759°C


 * Characteristics:** The color is silvery white. Pure Potassium is soft, waxy and can be cut with a knife. When Potassium is not mixed with anything it has no odor.


 * Use of Element:** Potassium mixed with carbonate creates a substance called Pearl ash, Pearl ash is used to make some types of glass and soap.


 * Interesting Facts:** Potassium makes up about 2.1% of earths crust. Potassium is a major mineral the human body needs to survive.

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