A Specific Isotope of an Element Is Known to Have

question 105

Multiple Choice

A specific isotope of an element is known to have 15 protons and 16 neutrons.Which symbol would properly represent this isotope?

• A) Ga
• B) P
• C) X
• D) S
• E)none of the above

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