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19 December, 08:17

What is the mass number of a carbon atom that contains 6 protons 8 neutrons 6 electrons?

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  1. 19 December, 08:44
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    Mass no. = Protons + Neutrons

    Mass no. = 6 + 8

    = 14

    If you look at the periodic table, you will see that the carbon atom has a mass number of 12. But if you compare with this carbon, it is 14. This is because this carbon atom is an isotope. The isotope is called carbon-14.
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