Question

the symbol of potassium is written as K and not P.Give reason​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The name derives from the English "potash" or "pot ashes" because it is found in caustic potash (KOH). The symbol K derives from the Latin kalium via the Arabic qali for alkali. It was first isolated by the British chemist Humphry Davy in 1807 from electrolysis of potash (KOH).

Answer 2

Potassium is formally called as Kalium so it's chemical symbol is written as K and not P.

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