Explain the difference between an oxygen atom and a carbon atom

Physics

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Yuliya22 [10]2 years ago

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Answer:

Carbon atoms are made up of 6 protons, 6 electrons, and 6 neutrons, whereas Oxygen atoms are made of 8 protons, 8 neutrons, and 8 electrons.

Explanation:

This may not sound like a big difference at the atomic level, but it is responsible for all of the differences between Oxygen and Carbon.

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