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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'?

  1. A.Aluminium
  2. B.Potassium✓ Correct
  3. C.Magnesium
  4. D.Calcium

Explanation

Potassium is the seventh most abundant metal in Earth's crust, making up 2.4% by mass, and its chemical symbol K comes from the medieval Latin word 'Kalium'.
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