An Atom of Chlorine Has 17 Protons and 18 Neutrons

question 111

Multiple Choice

An atom of chlorine has 17 protons and 18 neutrons. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Chlorine atoms have 18 electrons.
• B) Chlorine has a mass number of 35.
• C) Chlorine has an atomic number of 18.
• D) Chlorine has 35 electrons.
• E) Chlorine has an atomic number of 35.

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