Oxygen Has an Atomic Number of 8

question 38

Multiple Choice

Oxygen has an atomic number of 8. This means that oxygen has ____.

• A) eight electrons in its outer most shell
• B) eight neutrons in its nucleus
• C) four protons and four neutrons in its nucleus
• D) eight protons in its nucleus
• E) eight protons and eight neutrons in its nucleus

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Definitions:

Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

Incomplete Sterilization

A process failure where medical tools, devices, or supplies are not fully sterilized, potentially leaving harmful microorganisms intact.

Autoclaved Load

Items that have been sterilized in an autoclave, a machine that uses steam under pressure to kill bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.

Steam Temperature

Steam temperature is the temperature at which water vaporizes to become steam, varying based on pressure but typically around 100°C (212°F) at sea level.