2006-09-10 16:06:12 · 5 answers · asked by k s 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
as Brendan R pointed out, number of protons means the position in periodic table.
Since the element has 8 protons, irrespective of the number of neutrons, it is Oxygen.
Number of neutrons shows us how heavy it is , and whether it is the most abundant isotope.
In this case, the element is oxygen-15. (mass no= protons+neutrons = 8+7=15).
2006-09-10 17:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by astrokid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oxygen-15. Its an isotope of oxygen.
2006-09-10 16:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
# Protons = periodic table number!!
8=Oxygen
This is a good site, click an element.
http://www.dayah.com/periodic/Images/periodic%20table.png
Best answer!
2006-09-10 16:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by Brendan R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oxygen.
Possibly some kind of isotope of it.
2006-09-10 16:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by Steven B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oxygen
2006-09-11 00:19:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋