Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in a neutral atom of the isotope oxygen-17. Explain how you arrived at your answer.

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Eugenio Pace · Answer 1 · 2019-10-10T13:27:33+0000

8 protons because that's the atomic number
8 electrons to balance the positive charge of the protons
9 neutrons because 8+9 equals 17 and you add the protons and neutrons to get the atomic mass of an isotope

Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in a neutral atom of the isotope oxygen-17. Explain how you arrived at your answer.

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