How many protons and neutrons do the two isotopes of carbon (c14 &c12) have

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Mayra Jimenez

25 December, 01:10

How many protons and neutrons do the two isotopes of carbon (c14 &c12) have

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Reilly Palmer · Answer 1

The answer to your question is below

Explanation:

Data

the number of protons = ?

the number of neutrons = ?

Carbon-14

Carbon-12

Process

Protons are the positive charges located in the nucleus of an atom.

Neutrons are the neutral charges located in the nucleus of an atom.

-The number after the names represented the atomic mass. Carbon will always have 6 protons.

Neutrons = Atomic mass - protons

Protons Neutrons

Carbon-14 6 8

Carbon-12 6 6