Is it possible for two different atoms of carbon to have different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei? Explain.

Yes, it is possible for two different atoms of carbon to have different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei.

Explanation:

Isotopes -

Atoms of the element with same number of the electrons and protons, but differ in the number of neutrons, are called as the isotopes.

The isotopes of the element have the same number of protons and electrons, hence have the same chemical and physical properties.

Many isotopes occurs naturally.

In case of Carbon,

Carbon too have isotopes,

i. e.

Carbon - 13 and Carbon - 14

carbon - 13, have seven neutrons

Carbon - 14, have eight neutrons.