Which of the following steps is usually done right before making a proposed explanation during the scientific method of investigation?
o ask a question
o construct a hypothesis
o test with an experiment

O Ask a question

Explanation:

A scientific method is a step by step process so as to determine the answers of a scientific question. It involves making a background study, making observation, asking question, framing hypothesis on the basis of the observations, testing the hypothesis, concluding the results.

A hypothesis is itself a proposed explanation for something like a natural process or event. Before, making the hypothesis a relevant scientific question is required to be asked.    

the atomic number will stay the same no matter how many electrons it has, so it doesn’t decrease nor increase. it’ll only change with a different number of protons