How Many Protons Should Be Added to the Nuclei of Oxygen

question 40

Multiple Choice

How many protons should be added to the nuclei of oxygen atoms so the resulting gas will glow red when there is an electric current through it?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4
• E)But protons will have to be subtracted,not added.

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