Which Element, Isotope, or Ion Listed Below Contains 16 Protons

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which element, isotope, or ion listed below contains 16 protons, 17 neutrons, and 18 electrons?

• A) "³³Ar^2-"
• B) "³³S^2-"
• C) "³³Cl"
• D) "³⁴S^2-"

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