Potassium

Potassium is an alkali metal and is highly reactive. It is vital for the functioning of cells in living organisms.

Atomic Structure

potassium atom electronic configuration

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	19
Symbol	K
Atomic Mass	39.098 u
Electron Configuration	1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s¹
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Potassium

Used in fertilizers as a source of potassium.
Vital for