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the difference between K/K+
whats the difference between K(potassium) and K+.

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K+ means that it is a positive ion, which means it must be missing a negative charge. This negative charge is provided with an electron.

K+ has one less electron than K, as denoted by the single positive charge.

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whats the difference between K(potassium) and K+.
K is the element; Potassuim metal. K+ is the ionised form (found in water)
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well is there a K-?
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it would be rare in a normal situation, but there's no reason that it could not be created
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