Question

an atom has 24 protons and 12 neutrons. what is the chemical symbol for the atom? use the periodic table.

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ca

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cr

Explanation:

The number of protons in an atom is equal to its atomic number. An atom with 24 protons has an atomic number of 24. Looking at the periodic table, the element with atomic number 24 is Chromium, whose chemical symbol is Cr.

Answer:

Cr