2006-12-17 16:40:28 · 5 answers · asked by Orange? 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
An alkali metal. You find it in group I on the periodic table of the elements. It's a whitish silvery soft metal that you can cut with a butter knife (theoretically) It is rarely found in the free state on Earth.
Along with sodium and chlorides, it is an important electrolyte in the body. A deficiency in potassium causes muscle cramps and heart arrhythmia. It's found in sports drinks and bananas.
2006-12-17 17:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by Emmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium, a mineral, assists in muscle contraction and in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells. Potassium is also important in sending nerve impulses as well as releasing energy from protein, fat, and carbohydrates during metabolism.
2006-12-18 00:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by slpkwp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's a alkali metal. it's very reactive in cold water & 'll cause explosions. it's a element in ur Period Table
2006-12-18 00:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by fuxiang c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"K" on your Periodic Table...
2006-12-18 01:43:29 · answer #4 · answered by hweaveriii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats one of them there animals that plays dead isn't it?
2006-12-18 00:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by kbraut832 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋