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10B Emanuel Science Potassium by emanuel.pereira is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Potassium (K), discovered in 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy, is a soft, white metal with a low melting point and an atomic mass of 39.098 g/mol. It is essential for nerve function, muscle contraction, and maintaining a regular heartbeat, and is commonly found in plant and animal foods. Potassium is also used in fertilizers, soaps, detergents, and glass production.
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