Question

yes! mass number (14) - protons (6) = neutrons (8)

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determine how many neutrons are in a carbon-12 isotope.
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for neutrons

The formula to find the number of neutrons is \( \text{Neutrons} = \text{Mass Number} - \text{Atomic Number (Protons)} \). For carbon, the atomic number (number of protons) is 6. The mass number for carbon - 12 is 12.

Step2: Substitute the values into the formula

Substitute the mass number (\( 12 \)) and the number of protons (\( 6 \)) into the formula: \( \text{Neutrons}=12 - 6 \).

Step3: Calculate the result

\( 12-6 = 6 \).

Answer:

The number of neutrons in a carbon - 12 isotope is 6.