kalium
Potassium's Latin name
Kalium is the Latin name for potassium, the source of its chemical symbol K.
The term appears occasionally in scientific or medical contexts, particularly in older literature or when discussing the element's chemistry: serum kalium levels.
In everyday English, potassium is the standard term.
Eleventh alphabet letter
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
- protonPositive nuclear particle
neutron · nucleus · atomic mass · valence · orbital · isotope · argon · calcium
High blood potassium level
- neuromuscularNerve-to-muscle signaling
- cardiacPertaining to the heart
- muscle contractionFibers tensing and shortening
- heart rhythmPattern of heartbeats
action potential · excitability · diuretics · supplements · deficiency · blood pressure · regulation · arrhythmia
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- lithiumLightest solid element
- rubidiumAlkali metal, atomic thirty-seven
- cesiumAlkali metal, number fifty-five
- franciumRarest occurring natural element
metallic · silvery · soft metal · ductile · malleable · reactive · flame test · hydroxide
Bodily fluid replenishment
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- chlorideNegatively charged halogen atom
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
balance · homeostasis · ion · cation · intracellular · extracellular · osmosis · fluids
Prone to ignition
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
- exothermicReleasing energy as heat
- oxidizingCombining with oxygen
combustible · volatile · hydrogen gas · ignition · corrosive · caustic · oxidation · tarnishing
Curved yellow fruit
- potatoesEdible underground tubers
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
- avocadoCreamy tropical pit fruit
- orangesRound citrus with segments
beans · tomatoes · sweet potato · leafy greens · coconut water · dried fruit · lentils · salmon
K
Eleventh alphabet letter
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
proton · neutron · nucleus · atomic mass · valence · orbital · isotope · argon · calcium · nomenclature
hyperkalemia
High blood potassium level
- neuromuscularNerve-to-muscle signaling
- cardiacPertaining to the heart
- muscle contractionFibers tensing and shortening
heart rhythm · action potential · excitability · diuretics · supplements · deficiency · blood pressure · regulation · arrhythmia · weakness
sodium
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- lithiumLightest solid element
- rubidiumAlkali metal, atomic thirty-seven
- cesiumAlkali metal, number fifty-five
francium · metallic · silvery · soft metal · ductile · malleable · reactive · flame test · hydroxide · oxide
hydration
Bodily fluid replenishment
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- chlorideNegatively charged halogen atom
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
calcium · balance · homeostasis · ion · cation · intracellular · extracellular · osmosis · fluids · renal
flammable
Prone to ignition
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
- exothermicReleasing energy as heat
oxidizing · combustible · volatile · hydrogen gas · ignition · corrosive · caustic · oxidation · tarnishing
bananas
Curved yellow fruit
oranges · beans · tomatoes · sweet potato · leafy greens · coconut water · dried fruit · lentils · salmon · yogurt