Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321910419
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Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Additional Exercises - Page 78: 2.94a

Answer

$^{8}_{16} O$ $^{8}_{17} O$ $^{8}_{18} O$

Work Step by Step

Atomic number is the number of protons and electrons. Number of neutrons = mass number $-$ atomic number Oxygen has an atomic number of 8. In order to have 8 neutrons it should have mass number 16 ( $16-8= 8 neutrons$) Thus, first isotope is $^{8}_{16} O$ Oxygen has an atomic number of 8. In order to have 9 neutrons it should have mass number 17 ( $17-8= 9 neutrons$) Thus, first isotope is $^{8}_{17} O$ Oxygen has an atomic number of 8. In order to have 10 neutrons it should have mass number 18 ( $18-8= 10 neutrons$) Thus, first isotope is $^{8}_{18} O$
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