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To Calculate: The number of neutrons in Potassium-40.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Potassium-40 is the radioisotope of the potassium that can be found in natural potassium. It is naturally occurring radioactive isotope.
The atomic number of the potassium is 19 and it is equal to number of protons in the potassium element.
The
The number of neutrons is 21.
Conclusion:
The number of neutrons in the Potassium-40 is 21.
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