Which of these statements is an accurate description of an atom of potassium-40? O It is an isotope with 40 protons O It is a heavy isotope of potassium. O It is a lighter isotope of potassium. O tis not an isotope of potassium.

Which of these statements is an accurate description of an atom of potassium-40? O It is an isotope with 40 protons O It is a heavy isotope of potassium. O It is a lighter isotope of potassium. O tis not an isotope of potassium.

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Which of these statements is an accurate description of an atom of potassium-40?
O It is an isotope with 40 protons
O It is a heavy isotope of potassium.
O It is a lighter isotope of potassium.
O tis not an isotope of potassium.

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