If Two Protons and Two Neutrons Are Removed from the Nucleus

question 39

Multiple Choice

If two protons and two neutrons are removed from the nucleus of an oxygen atom,a nucleus of which element remains?

• A)nitrogen-12
• B)carbon-12
• C)neon-18
• D)carbon-14

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