Question

How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in a neutral atom with the symbol 41Ca A) 20 protons, 21 neutrons, 21 electrons B) 20 protons, 21 neutrons, 20 electrons Eliminate C) 21 protons, 21 neutrons, 20 electrons D) 41 protons, 0 neutrons, 41 electrons

Answer 1

Answer: Therefore, the number of neutrons would be 21. Since it is being stated that the atom is neutral, the number of electrons would be equal to protons which is 20.

21 neutrons and 20 protons.