An Atom of Chlorine Has 17 Protons and 18 Neutrons

question 144

Multiple Choice

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

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

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