an atom composed of 16 protons,16 electrons,and 16 neutrons is?

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an atom composed of 16 protons,16 electrons,and 16 neutrons is?

2006-10-22 09:09:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Sulfur-32 (there are isotopes)

2006-10-22 09:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by Bullwinkle Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

As the mass of electrons is nearly negligible, add up the mass of the protons and neutrons and compare with masses in the periodic table. That will be your answer.

2006-10-22 16:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by wcholberg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

sulfur because its atomic number is 16 and atomic mass=32 (protons+neutrons). Electron mass is neglible.

2006-10-22 16:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

sulphur... look at the atomic number on the periodic table!

2006-10-22 16:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋