You have been hired as a chemist. Your first task at your new job is to examine a newly discovered atom. The paperwork you are given states that its atomic number is 110. What does this mean?

A. The atom contains 55 electrons

B. The atom contains 50 electrons and 50 neutrons

C. The atom contain 110 protons

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

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5 September, 10:46

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Isabella Callahan · Answer 1

Atomic number tells you the amount of protons in an atom, so the answer is C

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Precious Nielsen 5 September, 11:13

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C. The atom 110 protons