Answer : The correct option is, 8 protons, 8 neutrons, 8 electrons
Explanation :
Neutral atom means the atom contains same number of electrons and protons and there is no charge on atom.
The given neutral atom is, oxygen
The atomic number of oxygen = 8
As we know that the atomic number is equal to the number of electrons and also equal to the number of protons.
Number of electrons = Number of protons = 8
The atomic mass of neutral oxygen atom = 16
Number of neutrons = Atomic mass - Atomic number = 16 - 8 = 8
Number of neutrons = 8
Therefore, the neutral atom of oxygen have 8 protons, 8 neutrons, 8 electrons.
