Both ¹⁸O and ¹⁶O Are Found in Nature

question 11

Multiple Choice

Both ¹⁸O and ¹⁶O are found in nature.However,¹⁶O is the most common.Therefore,

• A)these are different elements.
• B)oxygen atoms can have eight or 10 neutrons.
• C)¹⁸O has two additional electrons in its outer shell.
• D)¹⁸O is the form of oxygen that provides living cells with life.
• E)only the common form of ¹⁶O can bond with hydrogen atoms to form H₂O.

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