Synopsis
Spec references J248: C3.4b J250: C3.4b. Professor Jim Al-Khalili recreates the electrolysis experiment that lead to Sir Humphrey Davy discovering the element potassium. (Potassium hydroxide is referred to by the historical term potash in the video).
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