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On the periodic table why is potassium k? on the periodic table, why is potassium represented as k?

On the periodic table why is potassium k? on the periodic table, why is potassium represented as k?
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On the periodic table why is potassium k? on the periodic table, why is potassium represented as k?

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Potassium is represented as K on the periodic table because its Neo-Latin name is Kalium
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