Sodium has an atomic number of 11 and an atomic mass of 23. Sodium has ________.

A. 12 electrons and 11 neutrons
B. 12 electrons and 11 protons
C. 12 neutrons and 11 protons
D. 12 protons and 11 electrons
E. 12 protons and 11 neutrons


Answer: C

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