Answer: The number of neutrons in an atom of carbon are 8
Explanation:
Atomic number is defined as the number of electrons or number of protons present in a neutral atom. It is represented by Z.
Z = Atomic number = Number of protons = Number of electrons
Mass number is defined as the sum of number of protons and number of neutrons present in an atom. It is represented as A.
A = Mass number = Number of neutrons + Number of protons
We are given:
Atomic number of Carbon = 6 = Number of protons
Mass number = 14
Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number = 14 - 6 = 8
Hence, the number of neutrons in an atom of carbon are 8
