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Potassium Nitrate is a compound. The transition metals are found in groups 4-12 of the Periodic Table

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What is the metal ion of potassium nitrate?

K+, I think.


Is potassium nitrate just potassium plus nitrate?

Technically, yes. Potassium nitrate is a potassium atom attached to the nitrate ion.


What are 3 soluble metal nitrates?

Sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate and calcium nitrate are all water soluble.


Why won't aluminum and potassium nitrate react when mixed together?

Aluminum and potassium nitrate won't react when mixed together because aluminum is a more reactive metal than potassium and will not displace potassium from its nitrate compound. This means that the reaction between aluminum and potassium nitrate is not energetically favorable.


NAME OF KNO3?

KNO3 is the chemical formula of potassium nitrate.


Can potassium be found in the ground as a native metal?

No, potassium is not found in the ground as a native metal. It is highly reactive and typically bonded to other elements in compounds like potassium chloride or potassium nitrate.


What is potassium with nitrate?

Potassium nitrate = KNO3


What is the compound name for KNO3?

potassium nitrite


Is potassium nitrate a compound or an element?

Potassium nitrate is a compound. Its formula is KNO3.


Is KNO3 ionic or covalent?

Potassium nitrate is ionic. Metal compounds tend to be ionic as metal atoms readily form positive ions. It consists of potassium (K+) ions (group 1 metals always form 1+ ions) and nitrate (NO3-) ions in a 1:1 ratio.


What percentage of potassium makes up potassium nitrate?

Potassium nitrate is composed of about 38.7% potassium.


What alkali metal is found in gunpowder?

Potassium is the alkali metal found in most gunpowder formulations. It plays a crucial role in the chemical reaction that creates the explosive force when gunpowder ignites.