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An atom with 8 protons, 6 neutrons, and 8 electrons has an atomic mass of___ amu. (Enter a whole number)

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User Zhifeng Hu
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Answer:

Atomic Mass = 14 amu

Step-by-step explanation:

Atomic No. = no. of proton = no. of electron = 8

So, The atom is Oxygen (O)

Now,

Atomic Mass = no. of proton + no. of. neutron

= 8 + 6

Atomic Mass = 14 amu

Thus, The Atomic No. of Oxygen is 14 amu

-TheUnknownScientist

User Ryan Gadsdon
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I think it’s 14. Protons+neutrons
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