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Potassium has the symbol K, from the Latin word kalium. Silver is Ag, from Latin's argentum. The practice of giving such symbols to elements was begun by Berzelius in the 1800's, when Latin was the language of science. Other elements also have symbols that do not seem to agree with their modern names (Na for sodium, Au for gold).
In addition, the letters S and P are already used for Sulfur and Phosphorus, so they could not be used for silver and potassium.
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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.
What is the chemical formula for potassium and nitrogen?
Potassium and Neon are elements and hence don't have any chemical formula. Their chemical symbols are P and Ne respectively.
P is the symbol?
'P' in the periodic table of elements is for Phosphorus Symbol: P Atomic number: 15 Atomic weight: 30.973762 (2)
What is the Chemical symbols for potassium iodine hydrogen nitrogen calcium phosphorus magnesium iron?
Here they are: Name of element: Chemical Symbol: Potassium K Iodine I Hydrogen H Nitrogen N Calcium Ca Phosphorus P Magnesium Mg Iron Fe
What is the chemical formula for potassium and phosphorus?
Potassium is K and Phosphorous is P. A compound formed from them is Potassium Phosphide which is K3P
What is the symbol of potassium metal?
The symbol for potassium is K. It is in the p block.
Why isn't symbol s for silver and p for potassium?
S is the symbol of Sulphur and P is the symbol for Phosphorus. Since the symbols of two elements cannot be the same, the symbol of Sodium is Na (taken from its latin name "natrium") and that of potassium is K (taken from its latin name '"kalium").
Why is the symbol for potassium k instead of p?
It's K because the Latin word for potassium is "Kalium". And the symbol P belongs to phosphor.
Potassium oxide formula?
K2o *Remember the symbol for potassium is K and not P, which is phosphorus
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.
Is phosphorus the same as potassium?
Nope - phosphorus and potassium are two completely different elements. The chemical symbol for Phosphorus is P - and for Potassium, it's K.
Which 3 elements are most needed to plants?
Nitrogen [chemical symbol N], Phosporus [chemical symbol P], and Potassium [chemical symbol K].
What is the chemical formula for potassium and nitrogen?
Potassium and Neon are elements and hence don't have any chemical formula. Their chemical symbols are P and Ne respectively.
Why is there a K for potassium on the periodic table?
Like many element symbols that don't seem to make any sense whatsoever (I.e., Gold=Au, Silver=Ag, etc...), an element's symbol is derived from their Latin Name. The symbol P is being used by the element Phosphorous, so Potassium's symbol is K, for it's latin name, kalium, which means "potash".
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