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What is the atomic number for an element that has 3 more protons than calcium?

A 43
B 23
C 17

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Answer: 23

Explanation: Calcium has an atomic number of 20, as a balanced element the number of protons and electrons are equal so if the element has 3 more protons it also has 3 more electrons. Atomic number will be 23 Vanadium

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