An atom of oxygen has an atomic number of 8.Therefore
A)it can share electrons with another identical atom.
B)it can share electrons with another oxygen atom.
C)it can form O₂.
D)All of the above are true.

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An atom of oxygen with an atomic number of 8 has 8 protons and 8 electrons. This means that it can share electrons with another identical atom, as well as with another oxygen atom. Oxygen can form O₂, which is a diatomic molecule. Therefore, all of the above options are true.

An Atom of Oxygen Has an Atomic Number of 8