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Find the ion symbol for the atom and its charge

Find the ion symbol for the atom and its charge-example-1

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Oxygen 17 isotope with neutral charge

Step-by-step explanation:

The atom has 8 red protons and 8 black electrons so it is neutral. Since it has 8 protons, it has atomic number of 8, which is oxygen (O).

There are 9 blue neutrons. The mass number = #protons + #neutron = 8 + 9 = 17. Therefore it is the oxygen 17 isotope.

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