How many protons and electrons do potassium have?

Answer 1

19 protons.

20 neutrons.

18 electrons.

One less electron that has been donation to form the potassium ion.

K +

----------------charge on the cation

Answer 2

19 electrons 19 protons

39K, 40K, and 41K have 20, 21, and 22 neutrons, respectively.

Answer 3

Potassium has 19 protons , 19 electrons and 20 or 21 neutrons depending on the isotope.

Answer 4

depends on isotope.

For the most common isotope of Potassium, Potassium-39 (93.08%):

1. electrons = 19
2. protons = 19
3. neutrons = 20

Answer 5

There are 19 protons and 19 electrons in Potassium. The atomic mass is 39 so there are 20 neutrons in Potassium.

Answer 6

19 electrons,20 neutrons,and 19 protons