If an Element Has 15 Protons and 16 Neutrons and 15

question 57

Multiple Choice

If an element has 15 protons and 16 neutrons and 15 electrons, what is the atomic mass of the element?

• A)31
• B)15
• C)16
• D)30
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerves that detect changes in the environment and send signals to the brain.

Eardrum

The thin, membrane-like structure that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

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Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system that is one of the five traditional senses.