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Which atom would be neutral?(
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an oxygen atom with 9 electrons, 8 protons, and 8 neutrons
an oxygen atom with 9 electrons, 8 protons, and 8 neutrons

an oxygen atom with 16 electrons, 18 protons, and 16 neutrons
an oxygen atom with 16 electrons, 18 protons, and 16 neutrons

an oxygen atom with 8 electrons, 8 protons, and 9 neutrons
an oxygen atom with 8 electrons, 8 protons, and 9 neutrons

an oxygen atom with 4 electrons, 6 protons, and 4 neutrons

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Answer:

an oxygen atom with 8 electrons, 8 protons, and 9 neutrons

an oxygen atom with 8 electrons, 8 protons, and 9 neutrons

Step-by-step explanation:

In order for atoms to be neutral, it has to have the same amount of electrons and protons

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