Answer:
Protons:
- positive
- aka cation
- in the nucleus along with the neutrons
Electrons:
- negative
- aka anion
- situated in the orbital shells/configuration levels (there are many names)
The answer is 2 electrons.
The electron configuration of calcium is 2:8:8:2
Calcium has two electrons in its outermost shell. These are its valence electrons and are the ones used in bonding with other elements. Valence electrons of an atom are those electrons that are in its outer energy shell or that are available for bonding.
Calcium is a metal. When metals react with non-metals, electrons are transferred from the metal atoms to the non-metal atoms forming ions. The resulting compound is known as an ionic compound.
For example, when calcium metal reacts with chlorine gas, calcium gives up its two valence electrons and Chlorine accepts them resulting in a new substance called calcium chloride in which the two elements have ended up forming ionic bonds.
When we can get Pka for K2HPO4 =6.86 so we can determine the Ka :
when Pka = - ㏒ Ka
6.86 = -㏒ Ka
∴Ka = 1.38 x 10^-7
by using ICE table:
H2PO4- → H+ + HPO4
initial 0.4 m 0 0
change -X +X +X
Equ (0.4-X) X X
when Ka = [H+][HPO4] / [H2PO4-]
by substitution:
1.38 X 10^-7 = X^2 / (0.4-X) by solving for X
∴X = 2.3x 10^-4
∴[H+] = X = 2.3 x 10^-4
∴PH = -㏒[H+]
= -㏒ (2.3 x 10^-4)
∴PH = 3.6
Potassium is a chemical element
Symbol: K
Atomic number: 19
Atomic mass: 39.0983 u ± 0.0001 u
Electron configuration: [Ar] 4s1
Melting point: 146.3°F (63.5°C)
