17.
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are present in an atom of sodium, Na, with a mass number of 23?
A. 11 protons, 11 neutrons, 11 electrons
B. 11 protons, 12 neutrons, 11 electrons
C. 23 protons, 11 neutrons, 12 electrons
D. 12 protons, 23 neutrons, 11 electrons