How many neutrons are in a potassium atom that has an atomic mass of 41

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Potassium has 19 protons.

If this potassium atom has an atomic mass of 41, that means the sum of protons and neutrons is 41.

So, the following must be true:

p + n = 41

p = 19

Which makes this true:

19 + n = 41

Subtract 19 from each side to solve for n, the number of neutrons.

19 - 19 + n = 41 - 19

n = 22

A potassium atom that has an atomic mass of 41 has 22 neutrons.

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