If an oxygen atom has 8 protons and 10 neutrons in its nucleus, what is its atomic number? 10 8 not enough information to calcul

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shutvik [7]

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If an oxygen atom has 8 protons and 10 neutrons in its nucleus, what is its atomic number? 10 8 not enough information to calcul

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Elina [12.6K] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-11T13:50:30+03:00

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. If an oxygen atom has 8 protons and 10 neutrons in its nucleus, then its atomic number would be 8. The atomic number is <span>the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. Hope this answers the question.</span>

Setler [38] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-11T16:20:18+03:00

Setler [38]3 years ago

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if an oxygen atom has 8 protons and 10 neutrons in its nucleus it's atomic number is 8