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3 years ago

Which is the most accurate description of potassium (K)?

Physics

2 answers:

Svetllana [295]3 years ago

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D. It will tend to lose an electron in a chemical reaction.

olya-2409 [2.1K]3 years ago

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Answer: Option (D) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Atomic number of potassium is 19 and its electronic distribution is 2, 8, 8, 1. Since, it contains only 1 valence electron therefore, it belongs to group 1 of the periodic table.

And, elements of group 1 are also known as alkali metals. Hence, potassium being a metal will readily lose its valence electron in order to gain stability in a chemical reaction.

And, being a metal potassium will be good conductor of heat and electricity, malleable and ductile etc.

Therefore, we can conclude that the statement it will tend to lose an electron in a chemical reaction is the most accurate description of potassium (K).

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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(a)

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(b)

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3 years ago

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aleksandr82 [10.1K]

Answer:

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b.) Division 7 = 0.07

c.) 10.27 cm

d.) 10.31 cm

e.) 10.24 cm

Explanation:

The figure depicts a vernier caliper readings

a.) The main scale reading is 10.2 cm

The reading before the vernier scale

b.) Division 7 = 0.07

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c.) The observed readings is

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Answer:

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