Question

carbon has an atomic number of 6 and a mass of 12. carbon - 14 is a naturally occurring isotope of carbon. how many neutrons are in carbon - 14? a. 6 b. 2 c. 8 d. 28

Explanation:

Step1: Recall neutron - mass relation

Neutrons = Mass - Protons

Step2: Identify proton number

Atomic number = Protons = 6

Step3: Calculate neutrons

Neutrons = 14 - 6 = 8

Answer:

C. 8