The number of protons in ¹⁸O is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The number of protons in ¹⁸O is:
A. 8
B. 10
C. 18
D. 16
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Oxygen atomic number is 8, thus 8 protons. Isotope ¹⁸O has 8 protons + 10 neutrons = 18 mass number.

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