What is the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in #""_6^12C#?
1 Answer
May 2, 2017
6 protons, electrons, and neutrons.
Explanation:
The bottom number is the atomic number, ie the number of protons. Since this is a neutral atom, the number of protons will equal the number of electrons. The top number is the atomic mass, which is protons + neutrons.
