Complete the table to summarise the three main isotopes of oxygen. Use the atom builder interactive to find out whether each isotope is stable or unstable.IsotopeAtomic numberNumber of protonsMass numberNumber of neutronsStable/Unstable168178188

IsotopeAtomic numberNumber of protonsMass numberNumber of neutronsStable/Unstable88168stable88179stable881810stableQuestion 15SavedExplain in your own words how you calculated the number of neutrons in these oxygen isotopes. Then sum up your answer by writing an equation that begins: "number of neutrons = ..."

How many neutrons does the most abundant naturally occurring isotope of oxygen have?Group of answer choices89167.9

Light elements need a ratio of 1:11:1 neutrons to protons in their nucleus to be stable. Based on this information, determine whether oxygen-1515 or oxygen-1616 to be more stable. Oxygen has an atomic number of 88. Oxygen-15151Oxygen-16162Flag for laterPrevious4 of 30Next

Isotopes have:The same number of neutrons but different numbers of protonsThe same number of electrons but different numbers of protonsThe same number of protons but different numbers of electronsThe same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons2The hydrogen isotope H3 has:2 protons and 1 neutron1 proton and 1 neutron1 proton and 2 neutrons0 protons and 3 neutrons3The carbon isotope C13 has:6 protons and 7 neutrons6 protons and 6 neutrons7 protons and 6 neutrons6.5 protons and 6.5 neutrons4Chlorine exists as two isotopes: Cl35 (approx. 75% abundance) and Cl37 (approx. 25% abundance). Use this information to estimate the relative atomic mass of chlorine:36.935.037.035.5

Oxygen is in group 16 on the periodic table.Select the statement that explains why other elements are grouped with oxygen (O).Other elements have similar chemical and physical properties to oxygen.Other elements have similar shape to oxygen atoms.They all have the same number of protons as oxygen.