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Explain the reason potassium was visible when using the cobalt glass. Describe what occured.

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Step-by-step explanation:

If potassium is burnt the ions go into a high state of energy. Once they cool, it gives off energy in the form of a visible spectrum which has a characteristic color Now, The cobalt glass blocks out yellow light, and potassium ion which is purple in color is visible.

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