Question

if an atom has 16 protons, it will have ______. 16 electrons 32 neutrons 0 neutrons 8 electrons

Explanation:

Step1: Recall atomic structure rule

In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons.

Step2: Apply the rule to the problem

The atom has 16 protons. For a neutral atom, electrons = protons = 16.

Answer:

16 electrons (the option with "16 electrons" should be selected)