Asked by Natalie Dixon on Oct 01, 2024
Neutral atoms of potassium all have how many electrons?
A) 19
B) 20
C) 39
D) 40
Potassium
A chemical element with the symbol K, atomic number 19, and one of the alkali metals, essential for living organisms.
Electrons
Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in electron shells around an atom's nucleus.
Neutral Atoms
Atoms with an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in no overall electric charge.
- Explore the fundamental structure of an atom, involving protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Delineate the quantity of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom or isotopic entity.
- Acknowledge the symbols and atomic numbers of basic elements.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the fundamental structure of an atom, involving protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Delineate the quantity of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom or isotopic entity.
- Acknowledge the symbols and atomic numbers of basic elements.