How Many Protons and Neutrons Are Found in Potassium-40

question 55

Multiple Choice

How many protons and neutrons are found in Potassium-40?

• A) 40 protons, 40 neutrons
• B) 20 protons, 20 neutrons
• C) 21 protons, 19 neutrons
• D) 19 protons, 21 neutrons
• E) 19 protons, 40 neutrons

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