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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoPotassium comes from the word "Potash" and the symbol, K, comes from the latin word "Kalium"
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∙ 11y agoIsolated by Sir Humphrey Davy from caustic potash which we now call potassium hydroxide. The name was derived from the word potash.
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∙ 11y agoPotassium's symbol is "K" on the Periodic Table, which at first glance doesn't make sense, but the Romans called it "kalium" and the old-fashioned "K" abbreviation stuck.
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∙ 14y agofrom the greek word of potsa
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∙ 12y agokalium
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∙ 11y agoPotash
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What compound is formed from potassium and nitrogen?
The common name for potassium nitrate is saltpeter, but I don't think potassium nitride has a common name.
What is the compound name for KCl?
Potassium chloride
What is the name of the chemical formula KOH?
KOH is potassium hydroxide, its common name is caustic potash or potash lye.
What is the name of the compound with the formula KClO3?
The name of the compound with the formula KClO3 is "potassium chlorate".
What is the compound name of K3PO2?
potassium phosphite
Why k is the short form of potassium?
The letter "K" comes from potassium's old name, "kalium".
What is the generic name for potassium?
Potassium is a generic name. The chemical substance is potassium.
What is the scientific name for potassium?
There really aren't any, since potassium is not something you find lying around (it's way too reactive). Potassium hydroxide has a common name of "lye" if that helps. You might also hear it called "potash" (which is where the word potassium comes from).
What is the name of the ionic compound K2SO4?
i think either potassium(II) sulfate or potassium sulfate
Is potassium acetate a formal name?
No, the formal name is potassium ethanoate
What is the chemical symbol for the element of potassium?
Potassium wouldn't have a chemical formula as its not a compound, its an element by itself, represented by the symbol K. A chemical formula with potassium in it would be something like potassium iodide (KI) or potassium oxide (K20).
What is the name of potassium and Iodine?
Potassium Iodide
What is name of the element K?
It is Potassium.
What compound is formed from potassium and nitrogen?
The common name for potassium nitrate is saltpeter, but I don't think potassium nitride has a common name.
Name of K2Cr2O7?
The name for K2Cr2O7 is potassium dichromate.
What is the name of ionic compound K2S2O3?
The name of the ionic compound k2s is= Potassium Sulfide
What is the name of the elements in the compound potassium oxide?
The name implies potassium and oxygen.
