Potassium

Potassium: Potassium is the chemical element with atomic number 19 and symbol K. It is a soft, silvery-white alkali metal found naturally combined with other elements both in seawater and in many minerals. It oxidizes rapidly in air and is highly reactive, especially with water; its chemical behavior closely resembles that of Sodium. It is a highly flammable and corrosive element.

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