The Symbol He II Stands for A

question 178

Multiple Choice

The symbol He II stands for a:

• A) helium atom that has lost two electrons.
• B) neutral helium atom (atomic number = 2) that has lost no electrons.
• C) helium molecule that contains two helium atoms.
• D) helium atom that has lost one electron.

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