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Use this element finder to calculate find an element from its name, symbol, atomic number, or 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

Lanthanides
Actinides

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Formula and Explanation

Element match = name, symbol, number, or nearest mass

This calculator applies the formula Element match = name, symbol, number, or nearest mass. Enter each value with the matching unit, and AZCalculate updates the result instantly.

Variable descriptions

atomicNumber
Atomic number: Atomic number, entered as a known value.

Formula Notes

  • Use consistent units for values that are multiplied, divided, or compared.
  • Results may be rounded for readability, while the calculator keeps greater precision internally.
  • Real-world measurements and assumptions can introduce small differences from the calculated estimate.

Common uses

  • Find element names from symbols
  • Identify atomic numbers
  • Search common elements

Assumptions

What this calculation assumes

  • Lab calculations assume compatible units and stated concentration conventions.
  • Temperature, pressure, purity, and significant figures can affect real lab outcomes.
  • Inputs are assumed to describe the same scenario and use compatible units.
  • Results may be rounded for readability.

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Quick checks before you rely on the result

  • Confusing molarity, molality, moles, and mass.
  • Ignoring temperature, pressure, purity, or significant figures.
  • Mixing units, periods, currencies, or measurement systems without converting first.
  • Rounding intermediate values too early.

Step-by-Step Explanation

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  1. 1

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    Enter the known values in the calculator fields.

    Starting with clearly defined values and units prevents the most common calculation errors.

  2. 2

    Work through step 2

    Keep the units consistent with the labels shown beside each input.

    This step transforms the known values into the form required by the formula.

  3. 3

    Work through step 3

    Apply the formula: Element match = name, symbol, number, or nearest mass.

    This step transforms the known values into the form required by the formula.

  4. 4

    Interpret the result

    Review the primary result and supporting values.

    Compare the result with your real-world goal, such as find element names from symbols.

Worked example

Practical element finder example

Known values

  • Atomic number: 26

Calculation

  1. 1. Start with the known values shown for this element finder scenario.
  2. 2. Substitute those values into Element match = name, symbol, number, or nearest mass.
  3. 3. Evaluate the expression and keep the requested unit and rounding.

Result and meaning

Atomic number: 26

Calculator guide

About this Element Finder

Find an element from its name, symbol, atomic number, or 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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FAQ

Element Finder FAQs

How does the element finder work?+

It uses Element match = name, symbol, number, or nearest mass and calculates the result from the values you enter.

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How should I use this calculator result?+

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Why can real-world results differ?+

Real-world inputs can include local rules, changing rates, measurement tolerances, and conditions outside the core formula.

What information do I need for the element finder?+

Enter the known values requested by the calculator. Use the unit selectors where available and make sure the values describe the same scenario.

How accurate is the element finder?+

The calculator follows the formula shown on this page. Accuracy depends on the values, units, assumptions, and rounding used in your scenario.

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