Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The particles $\text{K}^+$ and Ar may be written as $^{39}_{19}\text{K}^+$ and $^{40}_{18}\text{Ar}$. Which of the following statements about these particles is correct?

  • AAr has more neutrons than $\text{K}^+$.
  • BK has more nucleons than Ar.
  • C$\text{K}^+$ has 20 electrons.
  • D$\text{K}^+$ has a greater mass than Ar.

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