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Question : The mass number of potassium is:

Option 1: 39

Option 2: 40

Option 3: 38

Option 4: 37


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Correct Answer: 39


Solution : The correct option is 39.

Since potassium (symbol K) has several isotopes, the mass number of potassium can change. Atoms of the same element that differ in their neutron counts but have the same number of protons, which characterises the elements, are called isotopes.

Potassium-39 (K-39) is the most prevalent isotope of potassium, containing 19 protons and 20 neutrons.

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