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Given that oxygen has an atomic number of 8.
How many protons and neutrons are in the isotope 18O, or oxygen-18?
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8 protons and 8 neutrons
8 protons and 8 neutrons
8 protons and 7 neutrons
8 protons and 7 neutrons
8 protons and 10 neutrons
8 protons and 10 neutrons
8 protons and 9 neutrons
8 protons and 9 neutrons
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8 protons and 10 neutrons.
Explanation: Atomic number (Z) = 8 so there are 8 protons. Neutrons = mass number (A) − Z = 18 − 8 = 10.
Explanation: Atomic number (Z) = 8 so there are 8 protons. Neutrons = mass number (A) − Z = 18 − 8 = 10.
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