The Element Carbon Has 6 Protons and 6 Electrons, and One

question 23

Multiple Choice

The element carbon has 6 protons and 6 electrons, and one isotope has 8 neutrons. The atomic number of this isotope of carbon is:

• A) 6.
• B) 12.
• C) 14.
• D) 20.

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