An analyst notes that a 1 ppm solution of sodium gives a flame emission signal of 110. While the same solution containing also 20 ppm potassium gives a reading of 125. It was determined that a 20 ppm solution of potassium exhibited no blank reading.  Explain the results

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 An analyst notes that a 1 ppm solution of sodium gives a flame emission signal of 110. While the same solution containing also 20 ppm potassium gives a reading of 125. It was determined that a 20 ppm solution of potassium exhibited no blank reading.  Explain the results? 

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