Question

The isotope of carbon used in archaeological dating is 14^6C . How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does an atom of 14^6C have?

Answer 1

6

8

6

Step-by-step explanation:

Isotope given:

¹⁴₆C

In specie written as this;

Superscript = Mass number

Subscript = Atomic number

To find the protons, it is the same as the atomic number;

Protons = Atomic number = 6

Neutrons have no charges;

Neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number =

Neutrons = 14 - 6 = 8

The number of electrons is the same as the atomic number = 6