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: [[Potassium]] is a more [[Reactivity|reactive]] [[Alkali Metal|alkali metal]] than [[Sodium]] but less [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Rubidium]]. | : [[Potassium]] is a more [[Reactivity|reactive]] [[Alkali Metal|alkali metal]] than [[Sodium]] but less [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Rubidium]]. | ||
: [[Potassium]] is more [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Carbon]] on the [[Reactivity Series|reactivity series]] so it must be [[Extraction of Metals|extracted]] from its [[ore]] using [[electrolysis]]. | : [[Potassium]] is more [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Carbon]] on the [[Reactivity Series|reactivity series]] so it must be [[Extraction of Metals|extracted]] from its [[ore]] using [[electrolysis]]. | ||
| + | : [[Potassium]] [[Oxidation|oxidises]] quickly in the presence of [[Oxygen]] so it must be stored in [[oil]]. | ||
: [[Potassium]] [[Chemical Reaction|reacts]] strongly with [[water]] to produce [[Hydrogen]] [[gas]] and [[Potassium Hydroxide]]. | : [[Potassium]] [[Chemical Reaction|reacts]] strongly with [[water]] to produce [[Hydrogen]] [[gas]] and [[Potassium Hydroxide]]. | ||
: [[Potassium]] is a [[solid]] at [[STP|room temperature]]. | : [[Potassium]] is a [[solid]] at [[STP|room temperature]]. | ||
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: [[Potassium]] is a more [[Reactivity|reactive]] [[Alkali Metal|alkali metal]] than [[Sodium]] but less [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Rubidium]]. | : [[Potassium]] is a more [[Reactivity|reactive]] [[Alkali Metal|alkali metal]] than [[Sodium]] but less [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Rubidium]]. | ||
: [[Potassium]] is more [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Carbon]] on the [[Reactivity Series|reactivity series]] so it must be [[Extraction of Metals|extracted]] from its [[ore]] using [[electrolysis]]. | : [[Potassium]] is more [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Carbon]] on the [[Reactivity Series|reactivity series]] so it must be [[Extraction of Metals|extracted]] from its [[ore]] using [[electrolysis]]. | ||
| + | : [[Potassium]] [[Oxidation|oxidises]] quickly in the presence of [[Oxygen]] so it must be stored in [[oil]]. | ||
: [[Potassium]] [[Chemical Reaction|reacts]] strongly with [[water]] to produce [[Hydrogen]] [[gas]] and [[Potassium Hydroxide]]. | : [[Potassium]] [[Chemical Reaction|reacts]] strongly with [[water]] to produce [[Hydrogen]] [[gas]] and [[Potassium Hydroxide]]. | ||
: [[Potassium]] is a [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] with a [[Melting Point|melting point]] of 63.5 [[Degrees Celsius|°C]]. | : [[Potassium]] is a [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] with a [[Melting Point|melting point]] of 63.5 [[Degrees Celsius|°C]]. | ||
: An [[atom]] of [[Potassium]] has only 1 [[electron]] in its [[Outer Shell|outer shell]]. | : An [[atom]] of [[Potassium]] has only 1 [[electron]] in its [[Outer Shell|outer shell]]. | ||
: [[Potassium]] [[ion]]s have lost an [[electron]] to become [[Positive Charged|positively charged]]. | : [[Potassium]] [[ion]]s have lost an [[electron]] to become [[Positive Charged|positively charged]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:57, 31 March 2019
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Potassium is a Group 1 element with an atomic number of 19.
About Potassium
- Potassium has the chemical formula K.
- Potassium has 19 protons and 20 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 19 and an atomic mass of 39.
- Potassium is a more reactive alkali metal than Sodium but less reactive than Rubidium.
- Potassium is more reactive than Carbon on the reactivity series so it must be extracted from its ore using electrolysis.
- Potassium oxidises quickly in the presence of Oxygen so it must be stored in oil.
- Potassium reacts strongly with water to produce Hydrogen gas and Potassium Hydroxide.
- Potassium is a solid at room temperature.
- An atom of Potassium has only 1 electron in its outer shell.
- Potassium ions have lost an electron to become positively charged.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Potassium is a Group 1 element with 19 protons in the nucleus.
About Potassium
- Potassium has the chemical formula K.
- The most stable isotope of Potassium has 20 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 39.
- Potassium is a more reactive alkali metal than Sodium but less reactive than Rubidium.
- Potassium is more reactive than Carbon on the reactivity series so it must be extracted from its ore using electrolysis.
- Potassium oxidises quickly in the presence of Oxygen so it must be stored in oil.
- Potassium reacts strongly with water to produce Hydrogen gas and Potassium Hydroxide.
- Potassium is a solid at standard temperature and pressure with a melting point of 63.5 °C.
- An atom of Potassium has only 1 electron in its outer shell.
- Potassium ions have lost an electron to become positively charged.