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How many electrons, neutrons and protons would be found in an atom of carbon-14 (atomic number = 6)?

  • (A) 6 electrons, 6 neutrons and 8 protons
  • (B) 6 electrons, 6 neutrons and 6 protons
  • (C) 8 electrons, 8 neutrons and 6 protons
  • (D) 6 electrons, 8 neutrons and 6 protons

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To determine the number of electrons, neutrons, and protons in a carbon-14 atom, we start with its atomic number and mass number. The atomic number of carbon is 6, which means it has:

  • Electrons: 6 (equal to the atomic number)
  • Protons: 6 (same as the atomic number)
  • Neutrons: 8 (calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the mass number, which is 14 for carbon-14: 14 - 6 = 8)

Thus, the correct answer is:

(D) 6 electrons, 8 neutrons, and 6 protons.