An element with an atomic number of 8
A) was the eighth element discovered.
B) contains atoms with four protons and four neutrons.
C) is composed of atoms with only eight protons.
D) has eight electrons in the outer shell of each atom.
E) has six protons and two neutrons.

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The atomic number of an element refers to the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. Therefore, an element with an atomic number of 8 (like oxygen) is composed of atoms with only eight protons.

An Element with an Atomic Number of 8