Some atoms of potassium, K contain 19 protons and 20 neutrons in their nuclei. What is the correct symbol for these atoms
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C: the number of protons (the atomic number) is written as a subscript.
The sum of the number of protons and neutrons (the mass number) is
written as a superscript.
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