Question

Carbon 12 atom has

Answer 1

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6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons.

Answer 2

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A carbon-12 atom has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons.

Here is a step-by-step breakdown:

1. Determine the atomic number: The atomic number of carbon is 6, which tells us that a carbon atom has 6 protons.

2. Find the mass number: Carbon-12 refers to the isotope of carbon with a mass number of 12. The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

3. Calculate the number of neutrons: Subtract the atomic number (6) from the mass number (12). In this case, 12 - 6 = 6 neutrons.

4. Determine the number of electrons: In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. Since carbon has 6 protons, it also has 6 electrons.

Answer 3

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