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Question 43 • Chemistry

A single atom of an element has 21 neutrons, 20 electrons, and 20 protons. Which element is it?

Answer
A
cap k
B
Sc
C
Ca
D
Zr

Explanation

An element is identified by its number of protons, called its atomic number. An atom with 20 protons has atomic number 20, which is calcium (Ca). The 21 neutrons affect the isotope, not the element’s identity.

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