How many neutrons does the most common isotope of potassium have?

How many neutrons are in an isotope of potassium with a mass number of 40?

  • Answer:

    Potassium usually has a mass of 39 with 20 neutrons and 19 protons/electrons. If you have potassium 40, there would be 1 more neutron making it 21.

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