Which of the following is the correct symbol of potassium?

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Solution

The correct option is B K
The symbol for pottasium is derived from its Latin name - Kalium. Hence, its chemical symbol is K.

However, P is the chemical symbol for phoshorous, W is the chemical symbol for tungsten and Ag is the chemical symbol for silver.

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