Fill in the nine gaps in this table. Element symbol K N Protons 19 16 7 20 7 Neutrons 18 Electrons 19 16 7 Mass number 39 14
Fill in the nine gaps in this table. Element symbol K N Protons 19 16 7 20 7 Neutrons 18 Electrons 19 16 7 Mass number 39 14
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THE ANSWER 32, 33 ARE INCORRECT SOLUTIONS FOR THE BLANK.
Transcribed Image Text:### Atomic Structure Exercise
In the table below, fill in the nine gaps with the appropriate data for each element. Use the provided checkmarks to determine if the entries are correct.
| **Element Symbol** | **K** | **S** | **N** |
|--------------------|-------|-------|-------|
| **Protons** | 19 ✓ | 16 ✓ | 7 ✓ |
| **Neutrons** | 20 ✓ | 18 ✓ | 7 ✓ |
| **Electrons** | 19 ✓ | 16 ✓ | 7 ✓ |
| **Mass Number** | 39 ✓ | - | 14 ✓ |
**Notes:**
- The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom.
- For the element **K** (Potassium):
- Protons: 19
- Neutrons: 20
- Electrons: 19
- Mass Number: 39 (Correct)
- For the element **S** (Sulfur):
- Protons: 16
- Neutrons: 18
- Electrons: 16
- Mass Number: Needs to be filled
- For the element **N** (Nitrogen):
- Protons: 7
- Neutrons: 7
- Electrons: 7
- Mass Number: 14 (Correct)
Ensure that your calculations for the mass number are accurate based on the numbers of protons and neutrons.
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