If an element is composed of atoms with an atomic number of 8 and a mass number of 14, then an electrically neutral atom of this element contains

A) 6 protons.
B) 6 neutrons.
C) 6 electrons.
D) 14 protons.
E) 14 electrons.


B) 6 neutrons.

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