An Atom of the Isotope Chlorine-37 Consists of How Many

question 119

Multiple Choice

An atom of the isotope chlorine-37 consists of how many protons, neutrons, and electrons? (p = proton, n = neutron, e = electron)

• A)17 p, 18.45 n, 17 e
• B)17 p, 20 n, 7 e
• C)17 p, 20 n, 17 e
• D)17 p, 37 n, 17 e
• E)20 p, 17 n, 20 e

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