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Oxygen has an atomic number of 8 and an atomic mass of 16. How many valence elec

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Question

Oxygen has an atomic number of 8 and an atomic mass of 16. How many valence electrons does it have?

2

4

6

8

16

An atom with 12 electrons, 13 neutrons, and 11 protons is a(n) __________.

anion

cation

free radical

isotope

The anatomical position is used ________.

rarely, because people don't usually assume this position during waking moments

only when a body is lying down one one's back rather than stomach

as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body

for proper placement of a patient or a cadaver upon an operating table in order to reach all major organs

2

4

6

8

16

Explanation / Answer

Q1.Valence electrons are the one on the outer most shell.Oxyge has an atomic number 8.First electron shell holds 2 electrons. 8-2= 6. Hence the option is 6

Q2.An atom with 12 electrons, 13 neutrons, and 11 protons is an Isotope.

Q3.The anatomical position is used as a standard reference point for directional terms regardless of the actual position of the body