The Number of Protons and Neutrons in an Atom of Argon-38

question 8

Multiple Choice

The number of protons and neutrons in an atom of argon-38 is:

• A)38 protons and 18 neutrons.
• B)18 protons and 20 neutrons.
• C)18 protons and 38 neutrons.
• D)38 protons and 56 neutrons.
• E)18 protons and 56 neutrons.

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