Concept explainers
Carbon A carbon atom has a mass number of 12 and an
Interpretation:
Number of neutrons in carbon atom with mass number of 12 and atomic number of 6 is to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
Mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom.
Answer to Problem 67A
Explanation of Solution
Atomic number of an atom is also referred as number of protons
Therefore,
Mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom.
Number of neutrons found in carbon atom with mass number of 12 and atomic number 6 is 6.
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