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An atom of potassium has an atomic mass of 39 amu and an atomic number of 19. It therefore has ______ neutrons in its nucleus.

a. 19
b. 39
c. 20
d. 2
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

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c ) 20
because if you subtract 19 from 39 it would be 20
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C. 20 because 39-19 is 20 so there are 20 neutrons and the atomic number is the same as number of protons and electrons.
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