Potassium, an essential alkali metal with the symbol K (Arabic: al qalja → Latin: kalium) and atomic number 19, stands as a fundamental element contributing to various aspects of life and industry. The name "potassium" comes from the word "potash", as potassium was first isolated from potash. Potassium is a soft silvery-white metallic alkali metal that occurs naturally bound to other elements in seawater and many minerals. It is part of group 1 in the periodic table, showcasing both reactive and versatile properties.
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