The Element Oxygen Has an Atomic Number of 8,which Means

question 23

Multiple Choice

The element oxygen has an atomic number of 8,which means it contains:

• A) 4 protons and 4 neutrons.
• B) 8 protons.
• C) 8 neutrons.
• D) 4 protons and 4 electrons.

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The potential niche an organism can occupy in an ecosystem, without taking into account competition and other biotic factors.