AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PROPERTIES OF WATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many protons are in one atom of potassium (K)?
A
9
B
18
C
19
D
38
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All isotopes of potassium will have the same number of protons inside their nucleus, i.e. 19 protons.

Detailed explanation-2: -The element potassium has an atomic number 19 and a mass number is 39.

Detailed explanation-3: -The element with an atomic number (or protons) of 19 is potassium with the chemical symbol K.

Detailed explanation-4: -Potassium (K) atom has 19 electrons.

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