Which of the following is the number of neutrons in the most abundant isotope of oxygen, oxygen-16?
A
6
B
8
C
10
D
16
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Identify the atomic number of oxygen, which is the number of protons in the nucleus. For oxygen, the atomic number is 8.
Recognize that the isotope notation 'oxygen-16' refers to the mass number (A), which is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus. Here, A = 16.
Use the relationship between mass number, protons, and neutrons: \(\text{Number of neutrons} = A - Z\), where \(A\) is the mass number and \(Z\) is the atomic number.
Substitute the known values into the formula: \(\text{Number of neutrons} = 16 - 8\).
Calculate the difference to find the number of neutrons in oxygen-16.