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Identify the isotope that has atoms with 12
neutrons, 10 protons, and 10 electrons.
1. 12Al
2. 10S
3. 10P
4. 12Mg
5. 22Ne
6. None of these
7. 22Na

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The atomic number of a neutral atom is equal to the number of protons and the number of electrons of the atom. The atomic weight meanwhile is equal to the sum of the number of protons and number of neutrons. In this case, the element with an atomic number of 10 is Neon. The molar mass is 22. The answer hence is 5. 22 Ne
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