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Author Question: The atomic number of neon is 10. Therefore, which of the following is most corre (Read 9335 times)

Hawke

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on: May 25, 2013
The atomic number of neon is 10. Therefore, which of the following is most correct about an atom of neon?
A) It has 8 electrons in its outer electron shell.
B) It is inert.
C) It has an atomic mass of 10 daltons.
D) It has 8 electrons in its outer electron shell and it is inert.
E) It has 8 electrons in its outer electron shell, it is inert, and it has an atomic mass of 10 daltons.


coco

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Reply #1 on: May 25, 2013
I think it's D.

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