Potassium+ Emani


 * Element name**: Potassium


 * Element Symbol**: K


 * Atomic Mass:** [[image:potassium.png width="288" height="384" align="right"]]39


 * Atomic Number:** 19


 * Protons:** 1


 * Electrons:** 1


 * Discovery:** Sir Humprey was the first to discover potassium.


 * How it was named:** potassium was made from potash


 * State of matter**:solid at room temperature.


 * Melting Point**: 759°c


 * Boiling Point:** 63.38°c


 * Characteristic:** silverywhite


 * Uses:** Potassium is very important for the function of all cells, tissues, and organs in a humans body. Around 2.4% of the Earth's crust is made of potassium.Potassium bromide is used in medicinal objects or products.


 * Interesting Facts**:Potassium comes from potash.Potassium can be cut with a knife.Potassium is the second lightest metal.

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