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What is the name of the seventh most abundant metal in the earth's crust, which is derived from the medieval Latin word 'Kalium'?
Question

What is the name of the seventh most abundant metal in the earth's crust, which is derived from the medieval Latin word 'Kalium'?

A.

Aluminium

B.

Magnesium

C.

Calcium

D.

Potassium

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Potassium
 Potassium is the name of the seventh most abundant metal in the earth's crust.
 The name "Potassium" is derived from the Medieval Latin word "Kalium."
 Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol K and atomic number 19.
 It is an alkali metal and is highly reactive, making it never found in its elemental form in nature.
 Potassium is essential for various biological processes in living organisms, including muscle function, nerve transmission, and maintaining fluid balance.
 

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