19

K
patassium
39.098

Atomic number
atomic mass
# of protons
# of neutrons
# of electrons

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For potassium (K), with an atomic number of 19 and an atomic mass of approximately 39.098, here are the relevant details:

  • Atomic number: 19
  • Atomic mass: ~39.098
  • Number of protons: 19 (the atomic number equals the number of protons)
  • Number of electrons: 19 (in a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons)
  • Number of neutrons: To find the number of neutrons, you can use the formula:
    \[ \text{Number of neutrons} = \text{Atomic mass} - \text{Number of protons} \]
    Since atomic mass is usually rounded to the nearest whole number, we'll use 39:
    \[ \text{Number of neutrons} = 39 - 19 = 20 \]

In summary:

  • Atomic number: 19
  • Atomic mass: ~39.098
  • Number of protons: 19
  • Number of neutrons: 20
  • Number of electrons: 19