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If we have a sample of silicon (Si) atoms that has 14 protons, 14 electrons, and 18 neutrons

What is the name of this specific silicon isotope?

silicon-14
silicon-32
silicon-46
silicon-153

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Answer:

b

Explanation:

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User Thomas Goyne
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Answer:

Its silicon-32 because if you want to find an isotope, you have to add the number of protons (14) and number of neutrons (18) to get 32 as your total.

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