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The atomic number of oxygen is 8. The atomic mass of oxygen is 16. How many neutrons does oxygen have?

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take the atomic mass away from the atomic number 16-8=8

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Answer:

8.

Step-by-step explanation:

Oxy is the 8th element in the periodic table

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