Which of the following pairs of chemical elements and their symbols is INCORRECT?

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  1. Phosphorus - P
  2. Potassium - Po
  3. Iron - Fe
  4. Iodine - I

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Option 2 : Potassium - Po
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The correct answer is Potassium-Po.

Key Points

  • Potassium:
    • Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol K.
    • The Atomic number of potassium is 19.
    • It is a silvery-white metal that is smooth enough to be sliced with little force with a knife.
    • Potassium reacts rapidly with atmospheric oxygen within seconds of exposure to form flaky, white potassium peroxide.

Additional Information

Phosphorus
  • Phosphorus is a chemical element with atomic number 15.
  • The symbol of phosphorus is P.
  • It was discovered by Hennig Brand in 1669.
Iron
  • Symbol Fe and atomic number = 26.
  • Wrought Iron is the purest form of iron.
  • The Most impure form of Iron is Pig Iron.
Iodine
  • Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53. 
  • Iodine is a trace element that is naturally present in some foods, is added to some types of salt, and is available as a dietary supplement.

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