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Elemental potassium reacts violently with water producing potassium hydroxide, which is caustic.
Potassium ions (from potassium compounds, which are more common than elemental potassium) can be toxic and are in fact used in lethal injections in the form of potassium chloride. However, we need a certain amount of potassium ions in order to survive at all.
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∙ 13y agoin large amounts, yes. but in small doses, no.
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∙ 14y agoIt is an irritant and may cause "minor residual injury" e.g. scars and chemical burns, but is not registered as a toxic chemical.
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∙ 14y agoMetallic potassium is certainly hazardous; it is extremely flammable. But many potassium compounds such as potassium chloride are quite harmless.
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∙ 9y agoIf you take more potassium than your kidneys can eliminate. Taking more than 18 grams of potassium per day can cause this mineral to accumulate, as can kidney failure or diuretic use
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∙ 9y agoYes,too much potassium is dangerous in a compound.It forms KO which is dangerous for people.
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∙ 6y agoNo. Tripotassium phosphate, K3PO4 is commonly found and is safe in normal amounts. Of course, everything can become toxic if present in excess.
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Is potassium dangerous?
Not quite if you pay attention to your diet and watch your health than no its not dangerous yes we have some quantity but the reactions of it are highly exothermic and they release lot of heat
Why potassium carbonate do not decomposition?
Due to its high bonding It decomposes to potassium oxide and carbon dioxide gas when heated to the right temperature.
Is sodium hexametaphosphate dangerous?
Yes it is if you consume too much of it and if you start to intake it as a young child as well.
The experiment with potassium and dilute hydrochloric acid should not be done in school laboratories. Suggest why it is dangerous.?
This is a very violent reaction.
What is potassium hypochlorite?
Potassium Chlorite formula is K(ClO2) and for more information about the chemical search for potassium chlorate instead.
Is 42 percent oxygen intake dangerous?
42 percent oxygen intake is not dangerous.
Potassium intake can be restricted by eliminating foods such as?
Don't know many but bananas have a lot of potassium
Does hamburger have potassium?
Yes, but if you need to supplement your potassium intake, bananas or avocados have more, and are better for you.
Does too much potassium cause heart attack?
Yes. To much intake can be harmfull but elevated potassium levels in the body can cause irregular heart beats, cardiac arrhythmia, tachycardia and even heart attack. It depends on the kidney function as well. Excess boday potassium in the body is passed out through urine. But kidney failure or a underfunctioning kidney can cause excess potassium to bould up and cause heart attack. Elevated potassium levels is called Hyperkalemia and low potassium levels are called Hyporkalemia. Both are dangerous.
What is the Medical use of potassium bitartrate?
Potassium is an electrolyte (a substance that maintains your body's fluid levels). It helps regulate blood pressure and heart function. Research shows that increasing your potassium intake can lower your blood pressure but too much can derange your electrolyte balance and slow your heart down, sometimes to dangerous levels.
Is 6.4 a dangerous level of potassium?
YES
What is most dangerous of the electrolyte imbalance?
potassium
How much potassium in coffee?
Well there are many types of methods to intake a coffee espresso contains 23001mg of potassium.
Can you give me a long list of dangerous chemicals?
Yes if you define dangerous. Water is dangerous in the presence of potassium metal.
Is potassium chromate dangerous for a pregnant person?
Ingestion of any more than a VERY SMALL amount of potassium chromate is dangerous to any person, not just a pregnant one!
Can a patient with high potassium take honey?
Honey is a form of sugar, and it does not contain potassium. Yes it contains about 10-12 mg's of potassium, the typical intake is in the 1000's.
How dangerous is potassium?
Your skins and could have some permanent damage.
