How many protons (p), neutrons (n), and electrons (e) are in one atom of  23  12   Mg  ? (*23 is the first number on top and 12 is the second number on the bottom).   a. 12 p, 12 n, 12 e   b. 12 p, 11 n, 12 e   c. 12 p, 11 n, 10 e   d. 12 p, 11 n, 14 e

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How many protons (p), neutrons (n), and electrons (e) are in one atom of 

23 

12   Mg  ? (*23 is the first number on top and 12 is the second number on the bottom).

 

a. 12 p, 12 n, 12 e

 

b. 12 p, 11 n, 12 e

 

c. 12 p, 11 n, 10 e

 

d. 12 p, 11 n, 14 e

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