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A neutral atom contains 8 protons 9 neutrons, and 8 electrons the atom must be A. A oxygen isotope. B. A nitrogen isotope. C. A fluorine isotope. D. A neon isotope

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Answer:

A. oxygen isotope

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Answer:

A an Oxygen isotope

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of protons is the Same as the atomic number

The atomic number is 9 is the atom has 9 protons

Thus, the atom is an oxygen isotope

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