Question

consider the isotope notation shown.
$ce{_{6}^{13}c}$
how many protons are in the
particle?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall isotope notation rules

In isotope notation \(\ce{_Z^A X}\), \(Z\) is the atomic number, which equals the number of protons. For \(\ce{_6^{13}C}\), the subscript \(Z = 6\).

Step2: Determine number of protons

Since atomic number (\(Z\)) = number of protons, and here \(Z = 6\), the number of protons is 6.

Answer:

6