How many electrons, protons, and neutrons are there in an atom ofa40Ca?   15 protons, 25 neutrons, 15 electrons   20 protons, 20 neutrons, 20 electrons   6 protons, 34 neutrons, 6 electrons   30 protons, 30 neutrons, 30 electrons

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How many electrons, protons, and neutrons are there in an atom ofa40Ca?

 
  1. 15 protons, 25 neutrons, 15 electrons

     
  2. 20 protons, 20 neutrons, 20 electrons

     
  3. 6 protons, 34 neutrons, 6 electrons

     
  4. 30 protons, 30 neutrons, 30 electrons

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