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Oxygen atom contain 8 protons, 8 electrons ______ neutrons.

Oxygen atom contain 8 protons, 8 electrons ______ neutrons.

Explanation
  • A neutral oxygen atom (O-16) has 8 protons, 8 electrons, and 8 neutrons.
  • The neutron number is found using mass number - proton number (16 - 8 = 8).