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Well, sweetheart, potassium was named after the word "potash" because it was first isolated from potash, which is a substance that contains potassium salts. So, basically, someone decided to keep it simple and just call it potassium because of its origins. There you have it, short and sweet.
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What is the formula name for KIO4?
KSO3 does not have a formula name, it doesn't exist! However,KHSO3 is named: potassium bisulfite, K2SO3 is named: potassium sulfite, HSO3- (anion) is named: bisulfite anion
What compound is made in the reaction between bromine and potassium?
The compound made in the reaction between bromine and potassium is potassium bromide (KBr). Bromine reacts with potassium to form a white crystalline solid compound.
Why potassium is named K?
it is named k because from its latin origin
What is the name of k2O?
K2O2 is the molecular formula for the compound potassium peroxide. Since both potassium (K) and oxygen (O) have a subscript of "2", a potassium peroxide molecule contains two potassium atoms and two oxygen atoms.
Which alkali has neutralized nitric acid if the salt potassium nitrate is made?
Potassium chloride is the answer as it would've neutralised the other liquid and the salt is potassium nitrate and therefore is named after like the salt and neutralisation put in.
What is the formula name for KIO4?
KSO3 does not have a formula name, it doesn't exist! However,KHSO3 is named: potassium bisulfite, K2SO3 is named: potassium sulfite, HSO3- (anion) is named: bisulfite anion
Which element gives off a violet vapor when heated?
Potassium (also named Kalium), symbol K.
What would KCl be named?
your moms thing
What compound is made in the reaction between bromine and potassium?
The compound made in the reaction between bromine and potassium is potassium bromide (KBr). Bromine reacts with potassium to form a white crystalline solid compound.
What would be the formula and name of the ionic compound formed when potassium reacts with phosphorus?
The formula of the ionic compound formed is K3P. It is named potassium phosphide.
Why potassium is named K?
it is named k because from its latin origin
When naming a compound containing potassium and chlorine change the suffix of the anion name to?
When naming a compound containing potassium and chlorine, you change the suffix of the anion name to "-ide." In the case of potassium and chlorine forming KCl, the compound is named potassium chloride.
What is the name of k2O?
K2O2 is the molecular formula for the compound potassium peroxide. Since both potassium (K) and oxygen (O) have a subscript of "2", a potassium peroxide molecule contains two potassium atoms and two oxygen atoms.
Which alkali has neutralized nitric acid if the salt potassium nitrate is made?
Potassium chloride is the answer as it would've neutralised the other liquid and the salt is potassium nitrate and therefore is named after like the salt and neutralisation put in.
What is the symbol and name for the cation formed when a potassium atom loses one electron?
The symbol for the cation formed when a potassium atom loses one electron is K+, and is named the potassium ion.
How many potassium atoms and how many oxygen atoms are there in a binary compound from these two elements?
A compound containing potassium and oxygen atoms would have a formula of K2O, and would be named potassium oxide. This is a binary ionic compound.
What does kalium mean?
AnswerIt is potassium.kalium is the latin name for potash,(pot ashes) which is what potassium is named for.
