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If two protons and two neutrons are removed from the nucleus of an oxygen-16 atom, a nucleus of which element remains?

Carbon 12 will be the answer, but i need to understand the answer. I requested help from a friend but was given the answer and not explained. I am having a hard time reading and understanding the the periodic table. Can you please help. Thank you.

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