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What is the atomic number, number of neutrons, and the mass for a neutral oxygen atom?

What is the atomic number, number of neutrons, and the mass for a neutral oxygen atom-example-1

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An oxygen atom usually has 8 protons, 8 neutrons, and 8 electrons. Looking at the periodic table, oxygen has atomic number 8 and atomic weight 15.999. The atomic number tells you how many protons are in the atom's nucleus.

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Answer:

Atomic Number: 8

Number of neutrons: 8

Mass of neutrons: 16 (AMU if you want the units)

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer for both the number of neutrons and atomic number is on the top

The mass is at the bottom

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