33. using the periodic table, determine the number of neutrons in $^{16}\text{o}$.

a) 4

b) 8

c) 16

d) 24

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33. using the periodic table, determine the number of neutrons in $^{16}\text{o}$.

a) 4

b) 8

c) 16

d) 24

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(A) 4

(B) 8

(C) 16

(D) 24

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Identify mass number and atomic number

Calculate the number of neutrons

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