Question

what does the number \6\ represent in this symbol? a. number of electrons b. number of neutrons c. atomic number d. atomic mass carbon 6 c 12.011

Explanation:

In the periodic - table notation for an element, the number above the element symbol is the atomic number. For carbon, the atomic number is 6, which represents the number of protons in the nucleus of a carbon atom. Also, in a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons.

Answer:

C. Atomic number