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Varoth
Sep 20, 2007, 07:20 AM
What's the difference between K(potassium) and K+.

Capuchin
Sep 20, 2007, 08:56 AM
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.

Pmimbre
Sep 23, 2007, 10:40 PM
whats the difference between K(potassium) and K+.
K is the element; Potassuim metal. K+ is the ionised form (found in water)

Varoth
Sep 25, 2007, 04:03 PM
Well is there a K-?

Capuchin
Sep 25, 2007, 04:37 PM
It would be rare in a normal situation, but there's no reason that it could not be created