What is the atomic number of an oxygen atom with 8 protons and 10 neutrons in its nucleus? - 8 - 10 - 18 - not enough information to calculate

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What is the atomic number of an oxygen atom with 8 protons and 10 neutrons in its nucleus?

- 8
- 10
- 18
- not enough information to calculate

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8, protons are the atomic number

PVCS answered Feb 9, 2023

by PVCS

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The atomic number is the number of protons in its nucleus.

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