If a neutral element has 8 neutrons and 7 electrons, which expression correctly identifies the element?  A.15/7 N B. 8/15 O C. 15/8 O D. 7/8 O E. None of these

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If a neutral element has 8 neutrons and 7 electrons, which expression correctly identifies the element? 

A.15/7 N

B. 8/15 O

C. 15/8 O

D. 7/8 O

E. None of these

 

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