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    Which of the following elements has an atomic number of 8?
    Question

    Which of the following elements has an atomic number of 8?

    A.

    Nitrogen

    B.

    Oxygen

    C.

    Carbon

    D.

    Hydrogen

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (b) Oxygen

    Explanation: (Information about the correct answer):
    • Oxygen is a chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8.
    • The atomic number represents the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom.
    • In the periodic table, it is a member of the chalcogen group (Group 16).
    • It is a highly reactive nonmetal and an oxidizing agent that readily forms oxides with most elements.
    • It is the third-most abundant element in the universe by mass and the most abundant element in the Earth's crust.

    Information Booster: (additional info around the correct answer):
    • Oxygen has a standard atomic weight of approximately 16.00 u.
    • Diatomic oxygen (O2) constitutes about 20.9% of the Earth's atmosphere.

    Additional Knowledge: (Information about incorrect options):
    Nitrogen (Option a)
    • Nitrogen has an atomic number of 7.
    Carbon (Option c)
    • Carbon has an atomic number of 6.
    Hydrogen (Option d)
    • Hydrogen has an atomic number of 1.

    So the correct answer is (b)

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