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Which of these is a metal?

A. Helium
B. Potassium
C. Nitrogen
D. Phosphorus

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Answer:

Potassium

Step-by-step explanation:

It is classified as an alkali metal. Potassium atoms have 19 electrons and 19 protons with one valence electron in the outer shell. Potassium is considered chemically similar to sodium, the alkali metal above it on the periodic table. Under standard conditions potassium is a soft silvery-white metal.

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