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Q: Why is calcium harder than potassium?
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Is rubidium harder or softer than potassium why?

it is softer


Are the atoms of potassium larger than the atoms in calcium?

yes


Is the atomic radius of potassium larger than of calcium?

Yes.


What atom has the largest atomic radius calcium iodine potassium or cesium?

Potassium. It has two extra shells than lithium.


Is calcium or potassium an hallogen?

Calcium or Potassium are not halogens but metals.


What is a form of calcium carbonate softer than marble but harder than chalk?

Limestone is softer than marble, but harder than chalk.


Why is the melting point of calcium higher than the melting point of potassium?

Every element is different. The atomic number of potassium is 19 and calcium's is 20. Potassium's atomic mass is 39.098 and calcium is 40.08. these two elements are very different. Potassium being an Alkaline Metal while calcium is an Alkaline Earth Metal. You might be thinking. Oh my goodness those are like the same thing, but actually they are very different. Potassium just happens to less dense than calcium.


Does Cartilage harder than bone?

No. It does not have the amount of calcium as bone.


Will calcium chloride and potassium react?

Yes. The potassium will replace the calcium in the calcium chloride, producing potassium chloride and calcium. This is an example of a single replacement/displacement reaction. CaCl2 + 2K --> 2KCl + Ca


What are the formulas for calcium chloride and potassium phosphate?

Calcium chloride: CaCl2 Potassium phosphate: K3PO4


Mineral found in bones?

calcium, potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus


Can you make potassium hydroxide by mixing potassium sulfate and calcium hydroxide?

Yes, the potassium and the hydrogen will bond together, leaving the sulfate and calcium.