"K" is Potassium. If that is the answer you are needing.
The immensely strong heat creates conviction cells to create movement as it follows the currents.
Answer:
Ionic compounds are compounds whereas metals are elements. Ionic compounds are electrolytes whereas metals are conductors. Ionic compounds are brittle whereas metals are malleable and ductile. ... Most ionic compounds will dissolve in polar solvents like water whereas metals will either be insoluble or react with water.
Heating a substance causes molecules to speed up and spread slightly further apart, occupying a larger volume that results in a decrease in density. Cooling a substance causes molecules to slow down and get slightly closer together, occupying a smaller volume that results in an increase in density.
From: www.middleschoolchemistry.com
