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What is the total NUMBER of electrons in a neutral atom of potassium?

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19

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19

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This tells you that potassium has 19 protons and - since the number of protons is the same as the number of electrons- also 19 electrons. To find out the number of neutrons you have to look at the atomic mass or weight of the element.

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