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Sodium is prefered over potassium in industrial applications because?
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∙ 12y ago
Sodium is produced more economically and thus is much lower cost than potassium. Sodium is also slightly easier to handle. Both are used extensively in industry but sodium metal is less reactive than potassium metal.
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∙ 12y agoSodium is produced more economically. Sodium is also slightly easier to handle
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Sodium is preferred over potassium in industrial applications because why?
$$$$$$ Sodium is cheaper!!!!$$$$$$ They both work great for the same purposes and are very often interchangeable. (But potassium hydroxide makes much softer and, to me, more pleasant feeling soap than sodium hydroxide)
What is the symbol of the potassium ion?
The symbol for a potassium ion is K+ The charge is +1 because potassium is in the first group on the periodic table.
Which element is most reactive potassium or iron or alumimum?
Among the elements listed in the question, potassium, by a large margin, is most reactive.
The chemical formula for an ionic compound of potassium and oxygen is what?
the chemical formula for potassium and Oxygen is: K2O Because Potassium has a charge of 1+. And Oxygen has a charge of 2- Hope this helps!
Why is it k for potassium and not p?
It's K because the Latin word for potassium is "Kalium". And the symbol P belongs to phosphor.
Why is sodium preferred over potassium in industrial applications?
The question isn't very specific (preferred for what?!), but sodium metal is less reactive than potassium. It is also slightly more abundant than potassium on Earth.
Sodium is preferred over potassium in industrial applications because why?
$$$$$$ Sodium is cheaper!!!!$$$$$$ They both work great for the same purposes and are very often interchangeable. (But potassium hydroxide makes much softer and, to me, more pleasant feeling soap than sodium hydroxide)
What is the definition of 'potash alum'?
Potash alum is another word for the chemical powder of aluminum potassium sulfate. Also known simply as "alum" or potassium alum. "There have been many industrial applications of potassium aluminum sulfate. It is an important part of many products created by the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries because of its astringency property. It is also used in the manufacture of paper, dyes, glue, and explosives. Additionally, it helps in the water purification process, is used to speed up the hardening of concrete and plaster, and acts as a catalyst in various chemical reactions." Source: jrank.org (http://science.jrank.org/pages/5422/Potassium-Aluminum-Sulfate.html)
Was chicken chasing an event in the Olympic games?
No, because they prefered eating the chicken LOL
Do diamonds provide utility?
Yes. In fact, 80% of all diamonds mined are useful as tools and in other industrial applications, because diamond is the hardest natural substance.
Why are nylon cloths not prefered during summer?
nylon clothes are not preferred because they are not absorbent.
Why are diamonds useful to this planet?
Because diamonds are the hardest material, there are many uses of diamond in industry. Seventy-five percent of all diamonds mined are used in industrial applications.
What is the most common use of diamonds?
Most diamonds have industrial applications.
Why potassium is a reactive element?
Because potassium loss easily an electron.
What the name of KCN?
Potassium Cyanide, because K is the symbol for Potassium and CN represents cyanide.
Is It True that Upgrating from windows 9x to windowsxp is prefered over a clean installation because the registries are the same?
No.
Why Did Aphrodite cheat on Hephaestus?
Because she was given to Hephestus against her will. She prefered others like Ares and Adonis.
