Question

the atoms that make up different elements share other key characteristics. as this model of a carbon atom shows, protons and neutrons are tightly clustered in a nucleus at the center of the atom, while electrons move around the atomic exterior in areas calledshells (represented by dashed circles in the diagram). which statements accurately describe the model of the carbon atom above? select all that apply. carbons outer electron shell contains four electrons. if this model showed a nucleus with seven protons, it would still represent carbon. carbons electrons are found in three distinct electron shells. the carbon nucleus contains 6 protons and 6 neutrons. did you fully understand

Explanation:

• Carbon has an atomic number of 6, meaning it has 6 protons. In a neutral carbon - atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons. The outer shell of carbon has 4 electrons. The nucleus of carbon typically has 6 protons and 6 neutrons. Each element is defined by its number of protons, so a nucleus with 7 protons would be nitrogen, not carbon. Looking at the model, carbon's electrons are in two distinct electron - shells.

Answer:

• Carbon's outer electron shell contains four electrons.
• The carbon nucleus contains 6 protons and 6 neutrons.