An atom has 16 protons, 16 electrons, and 18 neutrons.
This atom has _____.
A.
a mass number of 34
B.
a mass number of 32
C.
an atomic number of 34
D.
an atomic number of 32
B. a mass number of 32
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I apologize for the error in my previous response. The correct answer is:
A. a mass number of 34
The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom, so in this case, 16 protons + 18 neutrons = 34.