Question

problem 2: an atoms has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons, identify this atom in the space to the right.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall atomic - number definition

The atomic number (Z) of an atom is equal to the number of protons. Here, the number of protons is 6.

Step2: Identify the element

The element with an atomic number of 6 is carbon.

Answer:

Carbon