An atom of an element has 38 electrons. What is also true of that atom?

A.
It has 38 protons.

B.
It bonds with 38 elements.

C.
It has an atomic mass of 38.

D.
It has 38 neutrons.

Question

An atom of an element has 38 electrons. What is also true of that atom? 	
	
 
A.
	It has 38 protons.
	
 
B.
	It bonds with 38 elements.
	
 
C.
	It has an atomic mass of 38.
	
 
D.
	It has 38 neutrons.

anonymous · Answer

Is this assuming that the atom is neutral in charge?

anonymous · Answer

Can someone please help me

anonymous · Answer

I asked you a question. Is it a neutral atom?

anonymous · Answer

i think so im not really sure

anonymous · Answer

Atomic number is the same as the amount of protons that it has. 1 proton = +1 charge. 38 protons = +38 charge. In order to reach a charge of 0, you'd need 38 electrons. +38 - 38 = 0. So your answer would be A.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks!