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Most of the atomic symbols come from the Latin names for the elements. The Latin name for potassium is 'kalium'

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The chemical symbol for potassium is K because it is derived from its Latin name "kalium." This Latin name was chosen as the basis for the symbol due to historical and linguistic reasons.

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