Question

2
multiple choice 5 points
what element has an atomic number of 16?
s
hg
o
sn

Explanation:

The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in its nucleus. Sulfur (\(S\)) has an atomic number of \(16\), mercury (\(Hg\)) has an atomic number of \(80\), oxygen (\(O\)) has an atomic number of \(8\), and tin (\(Sn\)) has an atomic number of \(50\).

Answer:

A. S