The atomic number for the element calcium (Ca) is 20. How many protons and electrons does each atom have?
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A neutral atom of calcium, atomic number 20, contains 20 protons and 20 electrons. It has zero net charge. We calculate the number of neutrons in an atom from its mass number and atomic number: Potassium has a mass number of 39 and an atomic number of 19.
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