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Environmental Chemistry

Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Potassium

For Students 9th - 10th
As the name of this site implies, this is a huge reference site for elemental information. Whether you are looking for properties or isotopes, this site probably has what you need. Images of structure and electron energy level can be...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Potassium

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information about the element Potassium, atomic number 19. Covers its history, physical and atomic properties, and how abundant it is on the Earth.
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Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Potassium

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebElements site provides a great deal of elemental information. There are audio files demonstrating the correct pronunciation of the element name, pictures showing the electron shells, and information on isotopes, properties and more.
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University of Kentucky

Uk: Potassium Comics

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this page focuses more on fun than on facts, it will quickly become a favorite of most Chemistry students. Find scanned panels and pages of comic books with elemental characters.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Potassium: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about potassium. In this video, see some violent explosions and the gentle creation of a potassium mirror. [4:32]
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Other

Chemical Elements: Potassium

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice, clear site, containing a good deal of elemental information, including atomic weight, density, boiling point, isotopes and more. An image shows the electron energy levels for the element.
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University of Wisconsin

U. Wisconsin: The Lowdown on Potassium Uptake in Plants

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article describes research findings from the University of Wisconsin. It shows that plants create an electric potential to draw potassium in from the soil.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Potassium

For Students 1st - 9th
Study the properties and characteristics of potassium on this site. Learn about the element potassium and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: 4 Uses of Potassium Chlorate

For Students 9th - 10th
Potassium chlorate acts as a catalyst to produce oxygen. Read about some of its uses, including in fireworks and as a water disinfectant.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Interesting Facts About Potassium

For Students 9th - 10th
Read some facts about potassium and what its uses are.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Fun Facts About Potassium

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes some characteristics of potassium and presents interesting facts about it, its applications, and its important role in human nutrition.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Uses of Potassium

For Students 9th - 10th
The uses of potassium as a human nutrient, a plant nutrient, and in different industries are described.