Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the symbol for Potassium?

  1. Po

  2. K

  3. Ko

  4. Pm
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Potassium's symbol is K, derived from its Latin name 'Kalium'. This is counterintuitive because neither the letter K nor the Latin name 'Kalium' is immediately obvious from 'Potassium'. Common incorrect guesses include Po (Polonium), Ko (not a standard symbol), or Pm (Promethium).

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