A Magnesium Atom Has an Atomic Number of 12,an Atomic

question 88

Multiple Choice

A magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12,an atomic mass of 25,and a +2 charge.This atom would contain _____ protons,_____ neutrons,and _____ electrons.

• A) 12; 25; 2
• B) 12; 13; 14
• C) 12; 13; 10
• D) Not enough information is given to answer the question.

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