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1. the image shows information about the element carbon as it appears in the periodic table. based on the image, how many protons does carbon have?

a. 3
b. 6
c. 12
d. 2
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Explanation:

In the periodic table, the atomic number (the number at the top of the element's box) is equal to the number of protons in an atom of that element. For carbon, the atomic number is 6, so it has 6 protons.

Answer:

B. 6