Question

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An atom's nucleus contains 8 particles that have no charge and 6 particles
that are positively charged. What is the atomic number of the atom?
O A. 6
B. 14
O C. 8
OD. 2

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. 6.

Step-by-step explanation:

The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus. In this case, we are given that the nucleus contains 6 positively charged particles, which must be protons. Therefore, the atomic number of the atom is 6.