How Many Electrons Are Present in the Ion of the Isotope

question 120

Multiple Choice

How many electrons are present in the ion of the isotope of oxygen, ¹⁸O³⁻ if oxygen has an atomic number of 8?

• A) 18
• B) 5
• C) 8
• D) 11

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