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 * __Table of Contents__**
 * 1) Why Should You Pick Potassium?
 * 2) Chemical Properties of Potassium
 * 3) Physical Properties of Potassium
 * 4) Utility of Potassium
 * 5) Potassium's Competitors
 * 6) Interesting Facts About Potassium
 * 7) Works Cited

Potassium (K) is an essential nutrient that makes the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system function correctly. [1] As a bonus, it also helps plants grow strong and remain healthy! [3] Most Americans do not get the recommended daily dose of potassium, 4.7 grams per day, and athletes as well as people with certain gastrointestinal diseases or people on diuretics should take in more [1]. Are you one of these people? If you are then you need to buy our potassium to keep your body functioning in tip-top shape! You can order our potassium in several forms including oral liquid, powder, tablets, extended-release tablets or capsules all for a low price of $85 per 100 grams! [2] IF all of this information is not enough to persuade you to try potassium, this will surely seal the deal: Switch to potassium because not only does it help with everything mentioned above, but ALSO recent studies show that potassium is a natural way to decrease blood pressure and easy hypertension. [3]There is no other element out there that can give you the same results, therefore the choice is clear: pick potassium!
 * __Why Should you Pick Potassium?__**


 * Physical Properties of Potassium**

Some [|Physical properties] of potassium include its silvery-white color, its solid state at 25°C, and its density of .0856 g/cm3 which makes it the second lightest alkali metal after lithium. A few other physical properties of potassium include its hardness of .5 Mohs, its melting point of 336.5°K, and finally its boiling point of 1038.7°K. [4] Potassium is an [|alkali metal], so it is in the first group. Potassium has an atomic number of 19 valence electrons, so its electron configuration is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 [5]
 * Chemical Properties of Potassium**

This configuration makes Potassium very likely to form ionic bonds because it has one electron is its outer orbital. Another chemical property of Potassium is its vigorous reaction with water. Although potassium is light enough to float on water, the second the two touch, the potassium combusts with a lilac flame and skis over the surface of the water. [6] This extreme reaction is found in all of the alkaline earth metals in increasing strength as the electronegativity decreases

__**Utilities**__ [7]Potassium is essential in [|proper functioning]of the: [3]Potassium has recently been found to reducing [|high blood pressure], too. [7]If potassium is lost from illness and disease, potassium supplements can be given. Also, they can be used to help potassium deficiency. 95% of potassium is put into fertilizers. Some of it is used to make potassium hydroxide (KOH), and then it is converted to potassium carbonate (K2CO3). Potassium carbonate is used in the making of glass, mostly the glass on a t.v. screen. Potassium hydroxide is used in making liquid detergents soaps. Potassium salts are used in baking, making iodize salts, photography, and the making of leather. In the environment, potassium is an important essential micromineral for plant survival. It aids in the health of the soil, plant growth, and animal nutrition. In a plant, potassium plays a big role in maintaining a healthy cell size. This greatly influences photosynthesis, energy production, and the supply of CO2. [1]A[| diet]that is low in potassium and high in sodium is a cause of high blood pressure.To decrease high blood pressure, a diet that is high in potassium is a good choice. Also, a high potassium diet is a good choice if you are sensitive to high levels of sodium in your diet. In the case of high blood pressure, greatly lower your sodium intake, don't take a potassium supplement, and do eat foods that are rich in potassium. [8][|Lithium] is easily compared to potassium in the effects it has on the body. Potassium is helpful to your body in many waiys, while lithium can be dangerous and cause illness. Lithium is used to stop symptoms of manic depression. Although this may seem like a great advantage, it is also very harmful. If you are pregnant, it can cause harm to an unborn baby. It can also cause lithium toxicity, which has symptoms of vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, lack or coordination, and dehydration. Lithium can also impair your thinking and reactions. It is a very dangerous element with lots of negative side affects, while potassium has many good side affects and is very useful in everyday life. [10]Potassium is one of the alkali metals on the periodic table of elements. It is a highly reactive element and therefore, not found in nature. When placed in water, it emits a purple flame. media type="youtube" key="qRmNPKVEGeQ" height="315" width="420" [1]"Potassium - PubMed Health." //PubMed Health//. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.,, 1 Sept. 2008. Web. 20 Jan. 2012. <[|__http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000089/__]>.
 * heart
 * kidneys
 * nerves
 * muscles
 * digestive system
 * __Competitors__**
 * __Interesting Fact__**
 * __Sources__**

[2] "Metallium, Inc: Rare, Exotic Metals and Elements for Sale - Price List." //Metallium - ElementSales.com - Rare, Exotic Metals and Elements//. Element Sales. Web. 20 Jan. 2012. [].

[3]"Potassium and Health." //Colorado State University Extension//. Colorado State Univeristy, Aug. 08. Web. 20 Jan. 2012. <[|__http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09355.html__]>.

[4] "Potassium Physical Properties." //Home | UW Madison - Department of Chemistry//. Chem Wise. Web. 20 Jan. 2012. [].

[5] "Potassium." Chemicool Periodic Table. Chemicool.com. 24 Feb. 2011. Web. 1/20/2012 [].

[6]Potassium, Chemical Element - Overview, Discovery and Naming, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Occurrence in Nature, Isotopes." //Chemistry: Foundations and Applications//. Chemistry Explained, 2012. Web. 20 Jan. 2012. [].

[7]"Potassium (K)." //Lenntech//. Lenntech B.V. Web. 20 Jan. 2012. <[|__http://www.lenntech.com/periodic/elements/k.htm__]>.

[9]"Lithium Information from Drugs.com." //Drugs.com | Prescription Drug Information, Interactions & Side Effects//. Cerner Multum, Inc., 12 Apr. 2009. Web. 20 Jan. 2012. <[|__http://www.drugs.com/lithium.html__]>.

[10]"10 Potassium Facts." //Chemistry - Periodic Table, Chemistry Projects, and Chemistry Homework Help//. New York Times. Web. 20 Jan. 2012. <[]>.