Q.

A potassium atom has 19 protons. The mass number of potassium is 39. How many neutrons are present in an atom of potassium?

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

39

b

20

c

49

d

19

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

detailed_solution_thumbnail

Number of neutrons in potassium = 20

Solution:

Mass number = Number of protons + Number of protons

Number of neutrons = Mass number − Number of protons

                                         = 39 − 19 

                                        = 20

Number of neutrons in potassium = 20

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon