Most neutral atoms of argon have an atomic mass of 40 amu and an atomic number of 18. what are these atoms composed of? A.18 protons,22 neutrons, and 22 electrons
B.18 protons 22 neutrons 18 electrons
C.18 protons 18 neutrons 18 electrons
D,18 protons 40 neutrons and 18 electrons

B.18 protons 22 neutrons 18 electrons

Explanation:

Neutral atom of Argon;

     Atomic mass  = 40amu

     Atomic number   = 18

Let us find the number of the subatomic particles;

 Protons are the positively charged particles in an atom

 Electrons are the negatively charged particles

 Neutrons do not carry any charges.

Now;

  Atomic mass  = number of protons + number of neutrons

   Atomic number  = number of protons

number of protons  = 18

In a neutral atom, number of protons equals number of electrons

  number of electrons  = 18

Number of neutrons  = atomic mass - atomic number

Number of neutrons  = 40 - 18  = 22

18 protons, 18 electrons and 22 neutrons

quartz

explanation:

2b2t

explanation:

2b2t