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What is the mass number of an oxygen atom with nine neutrons in its nucleus? (a)8 (b) 9 (c) 17 (d) 16 (e) 18

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Answer: mass number of oxygen is 17.

Step-by-step explanation:

Atomic number is defined as the number of protons or number of electrons that are present in an atom.

Atomic number = Number of electrons = Number of protons = 8

Mass number is defined as the sum of number of protons and neutrons that are present in an atom.

Mass number = Number of protons + Number of neutrons = 8+ 9 = 17

Hence, mass number of oxygen is 17.

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