Consider two elements, X (atomic number 7) and Y (atomic number 8). Which of the following statements is correct regarding the number of their protons?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) X has one proton more than Y.
2. (B) Y has one proton more than X.
3. (C) Both have the same number of protons.
4. (D) Neither has any proton.

Verified Answer

Option (B): Y has one proton more than X.

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