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Atomic Weight Calculator

Use this atomic weight calculator to calculate look up atomic weight and nearest matching elements by approximate atomic mass.

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Element result

K

Potassium

Alkali metal

Atomic number

19

Atomic mass

39.0983 u

Group

1

Period

4

Block

s-block

Phase at room temp

solid

Potassium is a soft alkali metal and an essential electrolyte in living organisms.

Atomic data

Electron configuration

[Ar] 4s1

Electronegativity

0.82

Density

0.862 g/cm3

Melting point

336.53 K

Boiling point

1032 K

Discovered by

Humphry Davy

Year discovered

1807

Common uses

Fertilizers, Glass, Soaps, Biological electrolytes

Temperature behavior

Celsius

25 C

Fahrenheit

77 F

Kelvin

298.15 K

At this temperature, Potassium is expected to be solid.

Melting point: 336.53 K

Boiling point: 1032 K

Physical state estimates are based on standard pressure and may change under different pressure conditions.

Full periodic table

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Actinides

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Formula Explanation

Nearest element = minimum absolute atomic mass difference

This calculator applies the formula Nearest element = minimum absolute atomic mass difference. Enter each value with the matching unit, and AZCalculate updates the result instantly.

Use Cases

  • Find atomic mass
  • Match approximate masses
  • Support mole and molecular weight calculations

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. Step 1Enter the known values in the calculator fields.
  2. Step 2Keep the units consistent with the labels shown beside each input.
  3. Step 3Apply the formula: Nearest element = minimum absolute atomic mass difference.
  4. Step 4Review the primary result and supporting values.

Example calculation

Example atomic weight calculator

Given

  • Atomic mass: 196.97 u

Steps

  • Use the values shown above.
  • Apply Nearest element = minimum absolute atomic mass difference.

Result

The calculator above shows the computed answer instantly from these example values.

Calculator guide

About this Atomic Weight Calculator

Look up atomic weight and nearest matching elements by approximate atomic mass. This page includes an interactive calculator, concise formula notes, worked examples, FAQs, related calculators, and practical guidance you can revisit whenever needed.

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