An atom x contains 14 protons, 13 electrons, and 12 neutrons, and atom y contains 14 protons, 14 electrons, and 12 neutrons. what can you conclude?

a. x and y are atoms of the same element.

b. x and y are both ions.

c. x and y both have filled valence shells.

d. y is an ion but x is not.

e. x and y are isotopes of the same element.

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6 October, 00:47

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Diya · Answer 1

a. x and y are atoms of the same element.

If both atoms contain the same amount of protons, they are always the same element.