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one of the elements which is potassium is actually very important to the function of cells. potassium is used in breathing apparatus when all needed air reacts to release oxygen.

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What are the different types of family of elements?

Examples: alkali metals, alkali earth metals, noble gases, platinum metals, halogens, etc.


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