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Symbol 'S' is used for sulphur.
The symbol for silver is 'Ag' , which is the initials for the Latin name for silver , which is 'Argentum'.
Similarly Symbol 'P' is used for phosphorus.
The symbol for potassium is 'K' , which is the initials for the Latin name for potassium , which is 'Kalium'.
NB In science, when there is likely to be any confusion over any subject matter, the use of Latin is used, in order to avoid confusion.
You might think science is very modern and 'up-to-date', but a lot of science falls back on the Classical Languages of Latin, and Classical Greek.
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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.
What is the symbol for the element s phosphorus potassium silver chlorine and sulfur in that order?
Pe Ni S Co Ck
Potassium oxide formula?
K2o *Remember the symbol for potassium is K and not P, which is phosphorus
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".
What are the elements of potassium phosphate?
The elements are:- Potassium , Phosphorus and Oxygen.
What is the symbol of potassium metal?
The symbol for potassium is K. It is in the p block.
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.
Why isn't the symbol for silver S and symbol for potassium P?
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.
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 symbol for the element s phosphorus potassium silver chlorine and sulfur in that order?
Pe Ni S Co Ck
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].
Potassium oxide formula?
K2o *Remember the symbol for potassium is K and not P, which is phosphorus
Why are coastlines important?
Idkk : ) :P
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".
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.
What is the symbole for phosphorus?
The symbol for phosphorus is P.
