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5 May, 19:45

Oxygen s atomic number is 8. this means that an oxygen atom has

a. eight neutrons in its nucleus.

c. eight protons in its nucleus.

b. a total of eight protons and neutrons.

d. a total of eight neutrons and electrons.

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  1. 5 May, 23:29
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    C. 8 protons in the nucleus. The atomic number of an element is always equal to the number of protons. While protons and neutrons are located inside the nucleus, electrons are located on the outside.
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