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Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table — Test

Question 9 • Chemistry

A single atom of an element has 11 protons, 11 electrons, and 12 neutrons. Which element is it?

Answer
A
Se
B
Mg
C
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D
Na

Explanation

An element is identified by its number of protons, called its atomic number. An atom with 11 protons has atomic number 11, which is sodium (Na). The 11 electrons make the atom neutral, and the 12 neutrons do not change which element it is.

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