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  • Potassium Atom: Protons, Electrons, and Atomic Number Explained
    A potassium atom has:

    * 19 protons

    * 19 electrons

    Here's why:

    * Protons: The number of protons in an atom defines its atomic number. Potassium has an atomic number of 19, meaning it has 19 protons.

    * Electrons: In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. So, a potassium atom also has 19 electrons.

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