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Write the correct representation of an element x which contains 12 electrons and 16 neutrons

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Answer:

²⁸Mg

Step-by-step explanation:

12 electrons means it is a Mg;

A typical Mg has 12 neutrons, but this has 16 hence it must be an isotope with 4 extra neutrons.

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